Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped overtime opportunities

Commission and bonus potential

Company vehicle, tools, uniform, and [

equipment provided]

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Guildford is seeking a Field-Based Drainage Engineer to join a busy team. This hands-on role covers domestic and commercial properties, performing drainage investigations, repairs, maintenance and emergency call-outs.

The ideal candidate has at least two years' experience, a full UK driving licence, and comfort using mobile apps and digital job management systems. Desirable HPWJ, CSCS, and plumbing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Drainage Engineer or Drainage Technician.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable using mobile apps and digital job management systems.
• Desirable: HPWJ certification.
• Desirable: CSCS card.
• Desirable: Plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency and scheduled drainage call-outs
• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues on-site
• Carry out CCTV drain surveys
• High-pressure water jetting (HPWJ)
• Drain unblocking and clearance
• Root cutting and descaling
• Patch lining repairs
• Minor excavations and drainage repairs
• Communicate with customers and explain findings
• Recommend additional drainage or repair work
• Follow health and safety procedures
• Participate in an on-call rota for 24/7 service
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Digital tools familiarity

Tools

HPWJ equipment

Job description

Drainage Engineer Jobs in Guildford | Full-Time Field-Based Role | £38K + Overtime + Commission

Location: Guildford
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Salary: £34,000 £38,000 basic salary + overtime + commission

Are you an experienced Drainage Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and career progression?

We are hiring a skilled and customer-focused Field-Based Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in Guildford. This is a hands-on role working across both domestic and commercial properties, carrying out drainage investigations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency call-outs.

If you have experience with drain unblocking, CCTV drainage surveys, high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ), drain repairs, or plumbing, we want to hear from you.

Drainage Engineer Responsibilities

• Attend emergency and scheduled drainage call-outs
• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues efficiently on-site
• Carry out:
  • CCTV drain surveys
  • High-pressure water jetting (HPWJ)
  • Drain unblocking and clearance
  • Root cutting and descaling
  • Patch lining repairs
  • Minor excavations and drainage repairs
• Communicate professionally with customers and explain findings clearly
• Recommend additional drainage or repair work where appropriate
• Follow all health & safety procedures and industry standards
• Participate in an on-call rota supporting 24/7 emergency drainage services
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing the business positively

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Drainage Engineer or Drainage Technician
• Experience working in customer-facing environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable using mobile apps and digital job management systems

Desirable Qualifications

• HPWJ certification
• CSCS card
• Plumbing experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 £39,000 per year
• Uncapped overtime opportunities
• Commission and bonus potential
• Company vehicle, tools, uniform, and equipment provided
• Stable, permanent employment
• Supportive and growing team environment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

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