Drainage Engineer

Liberty Gas Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service company in Greater Manchester is looking for a skilled Drainage Engineer. You'll handle drainage maintenance, groundwork, and fault-finding while receiving a competitive salary of £31,881. You must have the required qualifications including GCSEs in Maths and English, an appropriate apprenticeship, and experience in drainage engineering. The role offers great benefits like 23 days of annual leave, health support, and opportunities for professional growth. Join today to make an impact in your community!

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Fitness programs

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• GCSEs / equivalent in Maths & English.
• Served a recognised apprenticeship appropriate trade qualification.
• Experienced in all aspects of drainage engineer and ground worker discipline.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of drainage maintenance including CCTV surveys and digs.
• Identifying and rectifying defects in groundwork.
• Removing, preparing and laying new concrete paths and ramps.

Skills

Drainage maintenance

Groundwork duties

CCTV surveys

Fault finding

Education

GCSEs / equivalent in Maths & English

Recognised apprenticeship in appropriate trade

Tools

Full set of appropriate 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

What We Need

• GCSEs / equivalent in Maths & English.
• 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.

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

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