Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod

Wrexham

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company van
Fuel card
Branded uniform
Health & safety training
Company pension
Holiday entitlement
Overtime pay

Job summary

Metro Rod Deeside & North Wales is seeking a hands-on Drainage Engineer to work across commercial sites, carrying out reactive drainage, planned maintenance and remedial works. You will clear blockages, operate jetting equipment, perform CCTV surveys and diagnose faults.

This role offers a 7.30am–5pm weekday schedule with a basic salary around £35,000 plus overtime and an on-call rota, plus benefits such as a company van, fuel card and pension.

Qualifications

  • High pressure water jetting experience.
  • CCTV surveying experience.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial drainage.
  • Experience using electro-mechanical cleaning equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and technical knowledge.
  • Flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to work unsociable hours.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of drains.
  • Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment safely.
  • Carrying out CCTV surveys.
  • Providing excellent customer service and technical support.
  • Accurately recording work details in internal/client systems.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and support centre to ensure service quality.
  • Being part of an on-call rota to service clients 24/7/365.

Skills

High pressure water jetting
CCTV surveying
Full UK driving licence
Flexible attitude

Job description

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Deeside & North Wales
7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary circa £35,000 basic plus overtime, on-call & benefits
Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, 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.

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Deeside & North Wales
7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary circa £35,000 basic plus overtime, on-call & benefits
Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, 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.

Ther role:
  • This is a varied, hands-on role working across commercial sites, delivering a mixture of reactive drainage services, planned maintenance and specialist remedial works. You’ll investigate and clear blockages using electro-mechanical cleaning equipment, complete CCTV surveys, diagnose faults and carry out lining repairs. We’re looking for an experienced commercial drainage engineer with a broad range of skills.
What does it entail?
  • Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of our customers’ drains
  • Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
  • Carrying out CCTV surveys
  • Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
  • Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and applications
  • Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times
  • Being part of an on‑call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year
What experience do we look for?
  • High pressure water jetting experience
  • CCTV Surveying experience
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial drainage
  • Experience of using electro-mechanical cleaning equipment
  • Excellent problem‑solving ability with sound technical knowledge
  • Have a positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
  • Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
  • Be willing to work some unsociable hours
  • Full UK driving licence
What will you receive?
  • Personal development
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Branded uniform
  • Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
  • Company Pension
  • 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Overtime - x 1.5

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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