Drainage Engineer

The Drain Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + overtime

Company vehicle, tools, PPE and gear

28 days holiday including bank hols

Pension scheme and employee benefits

Job summary

The Drain Group is seeking a Drainage Engineer to diagnose, repair, install and maintain drainage systems while delivering excellent customer service on-site. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance with a safety-first mindset.

We offer a competitive salary with overtime, a company vehicle, PPE and equipment, plus 28 days holiday and a pension scheme. Join a collaborative team keeping homes, businesses and infrastructure running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drainage engineering or a similar field-based utilities/maintenance role.
• Proficiency with CCTV survey equipment and jetting units.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to resolve complex drainage issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out drainage works including CCTV inspections, high-pressure jetting, drain unblocking and cleaning.
• Diagnose drainage faults and recommend solutions.
• Produce reports, job sheets and CCTV survey footage using company systems.

Skills

Drainage engineering

CCTV survey

Jetting units

Diagnostics

Tools

CCTV equipment

Jetting units

Drainage technology

Job description

At The Drain Group, we pride ourselves on delivering fast, reliable, and high-quality drainage and maintenance solutions across the UK. Our teams work around the clock to keep customers’ homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure running smoothly.

About the role

Due to growth and expansion of the business, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Drainage Engineer to join our operational team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, installing and maintaining drainage systems while delivering an excellent customer experience. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance work, requiring technical expertise, problem‑solving ability and a safety-first mindset.

What we offer

• Competitive salary + overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle, tools, PPE and equipment.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme and employee benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out a range of drainage works including:

• CCTV drainage inspections
• High-pressure water jetting
• Drain unblocking and cleaning
• Diagnose drainage faults, recommend solutions.
• Produce accurate reports, job sheets and CCTV survey footage using company systems.
• Operate vehicles, machinery and equipment safely and in line with training and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site, ensuring clients are kept informed and reassured throughout works.
• Respond to emergency callouts as part of the team rota.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, industry standards and environmental guidelines.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in drainage engineering or a similar field-based utilities/maintenance role.
• Proficiency in using CCTV survey equipment, jetting units and other drainage technology.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to resolve complex drainage issues.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.