Drainage Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Elm; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run drainage firm is seeking a knowledgeable Drainage Engineer based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between £29,000 and £31,000 and additional benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and an annual bonus. The successful candidate will conduct cleaning and surveying of drainage systems, ensuring health and safety protocols are followed while delivering excellent customer service. The role requires a full UK driver's license and relevant experience.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + public holidays

Annual bonus

On-call payment

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a drain engineer is essential.
• Must possess a full UK driver's licence.
• Candidate should live within a 20-mile radius of Wisbech.
• Must be 25 or over for insurance on work vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cleaning and upkeep of drainage systems.
• Perform CCTV surveying of underground infrastructure.
• Accurately record job details.
• Diagnose drainage issues using appropriate techniques.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with clients.
• Work independently under various weather conditions.
• Inspect tools and equipment prior to use.
• Carry out formal risk assessments.

Skills

Good work ethic

CCTV surveying

Customer service

Tools

Drainage tools

Job description

Job Role

Drainage Engineer

Location

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Salary

£29,000 - £31,000 / £14 - £15 per hour

Hours

Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00 / overtime paid @1.5x Monday to Saturday, 2x Sundays

Job Type

Full time, Permanent

The client

Interaction Engineering have partnered with a well-established family run drainage engineering firm specialising in maintenance of underground infrastructure, who are seeking a drainage engineer to come in and hit the ground running. If you’re a hard worker and want to work for a company that looks after you, please apply now!

The package

• 20 days annual leave + public holidays (28 days overall), increases by 1 day annually for 5 years.
• Annual bonus
• 1 in 4 on call rota, £70 per week for being on call with overtime paid on top.
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic Earning Potential with scope to progress internally.
• Onsite parking

The Duties

• Conduct thorough cleaning, clearing, and upkeep of drainage systems.
• Carry out CCTV surveying of underground infrastructure.
• Accurately record job details.
• Diagnose and repair drainage issues using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring client satisfaction throughout each job.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, including correct use of PPE and safe site setups to protect team members, the public, and road users.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and progress reports as needed.
• Work independently in all weather conditions, following lone worker procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments upon arrival to evaluate site access and working conditions.
• Support team members and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and plant machinery before and after use, reporting any defects or issues.
• Carry out formal risk assessments with a responsible and safety-conscious approach.

The Requirements

• Previous experience working as a drain engineer.
• Full UK drivers licence.
• Within a 20 mile radius of Wisbech.
• Good work ethic.
• Must be 25 or over, due to insurance on work vehicles.

For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius at 07791 957500 or [e-mail].