Drainage Engineer

Ardour Associates Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive drainage service provider in Guildford is seeking a motivated Multi-Skilled Drainage Engineer to join their professional team. Your role will include delivering a full range of drainage services, conducting CCTV drain surveys, and ensuring high levels of customer service. The ideal candidate will have proven drainage experience and plumbing skills, complemented by strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits like a company van, tools, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van and uniform

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension scheme

Generous paid holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Proven drainage experience is essential.
• Plumbing experience is highly desirable.
• Qualified in High‑Pressure Water Jetting and Confined Space Entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of drainage services.
• Conduct CCTV drain surveys and report findings.
• Perform drain repairs and excavation works.

Skills

Proven drainage experience

Excellent communication skills

Reliable team player

Education

Relevant qualifications such as WJA, SADS, CSCS

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Drainage Engineer – Join a Growing and Professional Team

Job Type:

• Full‑time
• Permanent
• Monday to Friday, with weekend rota availability

Why Join?

Due to continued business growth, our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Multi‑Skilled Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team. They are committed to delivering exceptional service to both residential and commercial customers across the region.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary with achievable on‑target earnings
• Company van, uniform, and all necessary tools provided
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Enrolment into a workplace pension scheme (post‑qualifying period)
• Generous paid holiday allowance
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering a full range of drainage services, including reactive unblocks, planned maintenance, and servicing
• Conducting CCTV drain surveys and reporting findings
• Performing drain repairs and excavation worksAttending both residential and commercial sites
• Utilising smart devices to manage and update job progress
• Providing a consistently high level of customer service
• Working safely and adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures

What We're Looking For:

• Proven drainage experience is essential
• Plumbing experience (domestic and commercial) is highly desirable
• Qualified in High‑Pressure Water Jetting and Confined Space Entry preferred
• Familiar with pipe and sewer inspections, drain repairs, and reactive maintenance
• Valid full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication skills with a customer‑first approach
• A reliable team player who can also work confidently on their own initiative
• Relevant qualifications such as WJA, SADS, CSCS (excavations), or similar are advantageous

Ardour Associates values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.