Drainage Engineer

LIBERTY; Eccles; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage solutions company in the UK is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer to join their team in Eccles. This role offers a salary of £31,881 with opportunities for on-target earnings. Ideal candidates will have a recognized apprenticeship, strong skills in drainage maintenance, and ideally hold a WJA qualification. You will manage various aspects of drainage work, from CCTV surveys to groundwork. The company is committed to fostering a supportive environment with excellent training and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Flexible working options

24/7 GP access and mental health support

Qualifications

• Required GCSEs in Maths & English or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship in a relevant trade is necessary.
• Full set of tools for drainage engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CCTV surveys for drainage maintenance.
• Perform digging operations to find leaks.
• Undertake groundwork duties and maintenance.

Skills

Drainage maintenance

Groundwork duties

Leak identification

CCTV surveys

Tool competency

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

High-pressure water jetting equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer, based in or near Salford? Are you looking to earn £31,881.00 per annum with On Target Earnings? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Join Liberty and make a real difference in the communities we serve!

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: 23 days annual leave bank holidays, flexible working
• Health & Wellbeing: 24 / 7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development

Your Role, as our Drainage Engineer

• All aspects of drainage maintenance including CCTV surveys and digs
• Digs to fault find leaks
• All aspects of groundwork duties
• Removing, relay lay new flag work
• Identify and rectify defects in groundwork
• Remove, prepare and lay new concrete paths and ramps

We Need

• GCSEs / equivalent in Maths & English.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Qualifications and Experience

• Served a recognised apprenticeship appropriate trade qualification.
• Experienced and competent in all aspects of drainage engineer and ground worker discipline and own a full set of appropriate tools.
• Ideally hold a WJA qualification to enable safe use / supervision of high‑pressure water jetting equipment for cleaning purposes.
• Experience working within a social housing environment (Desirable).

Why Liberty? We're a diverse, supportive team committed to personal development, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. xsabvtc

Apply Today! Click “Apply” to join Liberty as our Drainage Engineer.

Closing Date : 8th January 2026 (may close early due to high demand)