Drainage Engineer - Edinburgh

HomeServe UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation paid during induction

Meal allowance during induction

Tools, uniform & PPE provided

Ongoing training & development

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

HomeServe is recruiting a Drainage Engineer in Edinburgh to diagnose and fix drainage issues in customers' homes. You will clear blockages with HPWJ, inspect drainage faults, and perform repairs, while delivering excellent customer service. The role is field-based, averaging 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

You must have HPWJ certification and a valid UK driving licence. Induction weeks include accommodation and meal allowance where required, with tools, PPE and ongoing

Qualifications

• HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting) ticket required.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on site.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues in customers' homes.
• Clear blockages using HPWJ equipment and investigate root causes.
• Carry out repairs to domestic drainage systems and manage jobs on-site.

Skills

HPWJ ticket

Full UK driving licence

Problem solving

Independent worker

Job description

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

• Location: Edinburgh
• Salary: £33,220 - £37,810 (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 nation’s 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.