Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Drainage Engineer for a field-based role. Candidates should have at least one year of drainage experience, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The job involves both emergency and planned drainage tasks, requiring technical knowledge, effective customer interaction, and adherence to safety standards. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £34,000 per year, with additional commission potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's drainage experience required.
• HPWJ certification preferred for the role.
• Full, clean UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs.
• Investigate and resolve drainage issues using CCTV and other methods.
• Maintain rigorous health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Drainage experience

Job description

Drainage Engineer – Field-Based

Location: Southampton

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year plus commission, OTE £42,000 pa

We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in a client-facing, field-based role. You’ll attend domestic and commercial properties, diagnose and resolve drainage issues, and represent the business professionally on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs

Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues using CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, rods, etc.

Carry out drain clearance, descaling, root cutting, patch lining, and minor excavations.

Liaise directly with customers to explain issues and solutions.

Identify and recommend additional work where appropriate.

Maintain strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

Contribute to brand reputation with excellent service and technical knowledge.

Take part in an on-call rota to support 24/7 service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 1 year’s drainage experience (essential)

Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills.

HPWJ certification preferred.

Plumbing knowledge and / or drainage tanker experience (desirable).

Full, clean UK driving licence.

CSCS card (preferred).

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