Drainage Engineer

DC Solution; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company vehicle

Company phone

Job summary

DC Solution seeks an experienced Drainage Engineer to cover Central London and surrounding areas, joining a small, family-run team known for quality workmanship. The role focuses on reactive maintenance, CCTV inspections, jetting, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Requirements include 3+ years in drainage and basic plumbing, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to participate in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' drainage experience.
• Minimum 3 years' basic plumbing experience.
• Full, clean UK driving licence - essential.
• Experience with CCTV drain surveys and producing reports.
• Experience with high-pressure water jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Attend reactive drainage call-outs across London and surrounding areas.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on drainage systems.
• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues.
• Unblock and descale drains and drainage systems.
• Carry out CCTV drainage inspections and surveys.

Skills

Drainage experience

Basic plumbing

CCTV surveys

Customer service

On-call readiness

Tools

HPWJ

Jetting equipment

Job description

Drainage Engineer - Central London & Surrounding Areas

Job Title: Drainage Engineer

Location: Central London & surrounding areas

HQ: Hertfordshire

Ideal Candidate Location: Hertfordshire

Basic Salary: £33,000-£40,000 DOE

Realistic Earnings: Circa £50,000 per year including overtime

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a small, well-established, family-run business specialising in professional drainage services for high-end hotels, restaurants, theatres, offices and other commercial properties, with occasional residential drainage work. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join their close-knit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer with a strong background in drainage, basic plumbing and reactive maintenance. The successful Drainage Engineer will work across Central London and surrounding areas, carrying out a variety of drainage jobs for commercial clients. The company has built a strong reputation for professional drainage services, quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend reactive drainage call-outs across London and surrounding areas.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on drainage systems.
• Diagnose and resolve a wide range of drainage issues.
• Unblock and descale drains and drainage systems.
• Carry out CCTV drainage inspections and surveys.
• Complete CCTV drainage reports and provide detailed findings.
• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning.
• Complete pipe repairs and drainage pipe replacements.
• Replace taps, manhole covers and other drainage-related components.
• Identify faults within drainage systems and recommend suitable solutions.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship on every drainage job.
• Complete detailed reports on drainage inspections and work carried out.
• Use professional-grade drainage equipment, including CCTV cameras, jetting equipment and mechanical cleaners.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site teams.
• Take part in the Drainage Engineer on-call rota, approximately 1 week in every 2 weeks.
• Support the wider drainage team with additional duties when required.

Drainage Engineer Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' drainage experience.
• Minimum 3 years' basic plumbing experience.
• Full, clean UK driving licence - essential.
• Previous experience working as a Drainage Engineer, Drainage Technician or Drainage Operative.
• Experience carrying out reactive drainage work.
• Experience with CCTV drain surveys and producing reports.
• Experience with high-pressure water jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning.
• Good understanding of drainage systems and basic plumbing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve drainage problems independently.
• Groundworks or general maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• CSCS, HPWJ, confined space or similar drainage-related qualifications are desirable.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional appearance and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and represent the company professionally.
• Flexibility to work different hours and participate in the drainage on-call rota.

Working Hours

There are no fixed working hours, although general Drainage Engineer working hours are typically:
7:00am-3:00pm

The Drainage Engineer will also participate in an on-call rota of approximately 1 week in every 2 weeks to support the company's 24/7 drainage service.

What's Provided

• Fully equipped company vehicle.
• Company fuel card.
• Professional drainage tools and equipment.
• CCTV drainage equipment.
• Jetting and mechanical drainage cleaning equipment.
• Company mobile phone.
• Job management software.
• Full company uniform.
• Safety boots.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Rewards for positive customer feedback.
• Ongoing work with an established family-run drainage company.

The Ideal Drainage Engineer

This role would suit an experienced Drainage Engineer who enjoys working on a variety of drainage jobs and is confident dealing directly with commercial customers.

If you have 3+ years' drainage experience, good basic plumbing knowledge and experience with CCTV surveys, jetting and reactive drainage work, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a growing drainage services business