Drainage Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company as a Drainage Engineer, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing drainage systems across the Devon area. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients while providing top-notch customer service. You'll utilize high-pressure water jetting equipment and engage in various tasks, from surveys to emergency call-outs. With a focus on personal development and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a progressive business. Enjoy competitive benefits, including overtime pay and a company vehicle, while making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Benefits scheme

Company Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sunday working hours paid at double time

Qualifications

• Experience in high-pressure water jetting and surveying.
• Minimum 2 years in commercial drainage with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of drains.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment safely and effectively.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical expertise.

Skills

High pressure water jetting experience

Surveying experience

Problem-solving ability

Technical knowledge

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial drainage

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

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 work 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.

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