Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Auto-enrolment pension

PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Metro Rod Limited is seeking a skilled Drainage Engineer in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of emergency and contracted services for both commercial and domestic customers. Responsibilities include maintaining drains, delivering top-notch customer service, and adhering to health and safety standards.

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years drainage experience, high pressure water jetting skills, and a full UK driving license. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in drainage.
• Positive and flexible mindset required.
• Full UK driving license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of drains.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and technical expertise.
• Maintain service vehicle and equipment to high standards.

Skills

Drainage experience

High pressure water jetting

CSCS card

CCTV Surveys

Job description

Drainage Engineer

Metrorod Dorset & Portsmouth
Portsmouth area
Up to £30,000 - £45,500 DOE OTE

Metro Rod work with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast‑growing and dynamic business and part of an ever‑expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one‑stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

Metro Rod Bournemouth are now looking for a dedicated and technically skilled individual who wants to develop their engineering careers within this sector and who are committed to providing the most exceptional levels of service to our valued and high‑profile customers.

We will work with you from the outset to establish the optimum working pattern that suits your needs as well as those of our business.

The roles themselves will provide a wide range of emergency and contracted services to both commercial and domestic customers.

What’s involved?

• To carry out a range of services associated with the tankers, cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of our customer’s drains
• To deliver an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• To ensure you work in accordance with H&S and Quality Assurance procedures
• To maintain your branded company service vehicle and equipment to the highest standards
• Accurately record work / job details via a range of bespoke internal / client systems and applications
• Communicate effectively with clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times
• Commitment to working for a 24/7 and 365 service provider - this may involve participation in on call rotas or occasional unsociable hours

What do we look for?

• Experience in Drainage essential – minimum of 2 years
• High pressure water jetting experience
• CSCS
• Have experience with CCTV Surveys and Lining an advantage
• Will have a positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Want to be part of an exciting, growing and progressive business with an increasingly formidable brand presence
• Be willing to work occasional / unsociable hours
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• MUST live in the Dorset area

The Benefits

• Ability to work in a positive team environment and develop your technical skills
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Auto‑enrolment pension
• Van / mobile and uniform, PPE provided
• Structured approach to your training and development
• Formal Apprenticeship Courses are also available, via our certified provider ITOL