Drainage Engineer - Canterbury

HomeServe UK; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Pension with income protection

33 days holiday (buy/sell)

Tools, uniform & PPE provided

Training & development

HomeServe Cover 8 policy

Smart tech salary sacrifice

Job summary

HomeServe UK is seeking a Drainage Engineer to diagnose and resolve drainage issues in customers’ homes. You’ll clear blockages with HPWJ, investigate root causes, and carry out domestic drainage repairs while working independently and delivering excellent customer service.

This field-based role offers variety and autonomy, with a 40-hour week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Benefit from paid overtime, progression opportunities, and a comprehensive training program.

Qualifications

• HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting) ticket.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on site.
• A positive, proactive approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Clearing blockages using high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) equipment.
• Investigating drainage problems and identifying root causes.
• Carrying out repairs to domestic drainage systems.
• Managing jobs independently while delivering excellent customer service.
• Representing HomeServe in customers’ homes with professionalism and care.

Skills

HPWJ ticket

UK driving licence

Independent work

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Job description

Join HomeServe as a Drainage Engineer and play a vital role in keeping our customers’ homes running smoothly.

• Salary: £34,720 - £39,310 (depending on experience) + £1,500 guaranteed bonus in your first year
• Hours: You will average 40 hours per week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)

What you’ll be doing

As a Drainage Engineer, you’ll be working in customer’s homes diagnosing and resolving drainage issues.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Clearing blockages using high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) equipment
• Investigating drainage problems and identifying root causes
• Carrying out repairs to domestic drainage systems
• Managing jobs independently while delivering excellent customer service
• Representing HomeServe in customers’ homes with professionalism and care

This is a field-based role where no two days are the same, giving you variety and autonomy in your work.

What you’ll get

HomeServe offers a competitive package designed to support you both at work and at home:

• Competitive salary + £1,500 guaranteed bonus (year one)
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Pension scheme with income protection
• 33 days holiday (buy/sell options)
• All tools, uniform & PPE provided
• Access to industry-leading training & ongoing development
• Free HomeServe Cover 8 policy
• Smart tech salary sacrifice (Ikea/Currys)

About You

What we’re looking for

• HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting) ticket
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on site
• A positive, proactive approach to your work

Training and support

We’ll give you everything you need to succeed from day one:

• Week 1: Classroom-based induction Monday to Friday at our Walsall Head Office
• Week 2: On-the-job training alongside an experienced HomeServe Drainage Engineer

(Where required, we will pay for your accommodation and meal allowance for your induction).

At HomeServe you’ll be part of an open, engaged culture where everyone has an equal voice and the opportunity to get involved, as well as make a real difference in our customers’ lives.You’ll work in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment where people understand the value of their contribution to our goals and are encouraged to recognise a job well done.

We give you the tools, training, and support to do your job well and take pride in helping customers when they need it most.

About Us

HomeServe has got over 30 years' experience taking care of the nations' homes. From home emergency cover to one-off repairs, we're here 24/7. Whether it's plumbing, drainage, heating or electrics our home experts are ready to get the job done.