Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join a dynamic team in the Devon area. This role involves providing exceptional customer service while performing a variety of drain maintenance tasks, including high-pressure water jetting and surveys. You will be part of a dedicated on-call rota, ensuring clients receive support 24/7. The company values personal development and offers a range of benefits, including overtime pay, a company van, and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about delivering quality service and want to grow within a progressive business, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Ongoing Health & Safety training

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Benefits scheme with discounts at various retailers

Sunday working hours paid at double time

Qualifications

• Experience in high pressure water jetting and commercial drainage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of drains.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment safely.

Skills

High pressure water jetting

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Customer service

Education

Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial drainage

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

Bespoke internal/client systems

Job description

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Devon
To cover Devon area
Salary up to £27,000 - £32,000 plus overtime and on-call.

Metro Rod works with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial, and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We've been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we're proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we'll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

What does it entail?

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our customers' drains.
• Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards.
• Carrying out surveys.
• Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise.
• Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and applications.
• Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times.
• Being part of an on-call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year. This would be one week in four - variable according to business needs.

What experience do we look for?

• High pressure water jetting experience.
• Surveying experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial drainage.
• Excellent problem-solving ability with sound technical knowledge.
• Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude.
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business.
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Must live in the Devon area.

What will you receive?

• Personal development.
• Door to door overtime.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Branded uniform.
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training.
• #Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat, 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more.
• Company Pension.
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Sunday working hours paid at double time.