Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions; Hawton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Drainage Engineer for a field-based role. You will be responsible for attending both emergency and planned drainage jobs, diagnosing issues, and representing the company on-site. Candidates should possess at least 1 year of drainage experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a basic salary range of £28,000 – £30,000 annually plus performance-based bonuses, with on-target earnings reaching £38,000 per annum.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

All tools, uniform, and equipment provided

Career opportunities in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s drainage experience is essential.
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills required.
• HPWJ certification is preferred.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory.
• CSCS card is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve drainage issues.
• Liaise directly with customers to explain issues.

Skills

Drainage experience

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Comfortable using mobile apps

Job description

Drainage Engineer – Field-Based

Location: Stoke
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year plus commission, OTE £38,000 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)
• Comfortable using mobile apps and technology on-site

What We Offer

• £28,000 – £30,000 per year basic salary plus performance-based bonuses
• On target earnings £38,000 pa
• All tools, uniform, vehicle, and equipment provided
• Supportive, growing team with long-term career opportunities

Please apply or contact Lauren Botting at 01737 452 505 for more information.