Drainage Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Drainage Engineer for a field-based role in Southampton. Responsibilities include attending drainage jobs, investigating and resolving issues, and liaising with customers. Candidates must have at least 1 year of drainage experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £34,000 plus performance-based bonuses, with total earnings around £42,000 per year.

Benefits

All tools and equipment provided

Long-term career opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's drainage experience required.
• Customer-facing experience is essential.
• HPWJ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend emergency and planned drainage jobs.
• Investigate and resolve issues using CCTV surveys.
• Liaise with customers to explain issues and solutions.

Skills

Drainage experience

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Tools

HPWJ certification

Mobile apps

Job description

Overview

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.

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

• £30,000 - £34,000 per year basic salary plus performance-based bonuses
• On target earnings £42,000 pa
• All tools, uniform, vehicle, and equipment provided
• Supportive, growing team with long-term career opportunities

Please apply or contact Lauren Botting for more information.