Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Rod, a leader in drain clearance and maintenance services, is seeking a Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team in Oxfordshire. This role involves providing exceptional customer service through various drain-related services, operating high-pressure equipment, and maintaining safety standards. As part of a growing company, you will receive competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 Days paid holidays

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Benefits scheme including discounts at various retailers

Statutory Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in domestic & commercial drainage.
• Experience with high-pressure water jetting and confined spaces.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Knowledge

Communication

Job description

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Oxford
Oxfordshire, High Wycombe, Aylesbury & Amersham areas
Salary £27,000 - £29,000 DOE plus commission, on-call & overtime (circa £1000 per month)

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. 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.

What experience do we look for?

• High pressure water jetting and confined spaces experience
• Surveying experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in domestic & 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 Oxfordshire area

What will you receive?

• 28 Days paid holidays
• Personal development
• 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
• Statutory Pension