Drainage Engineer Jobs in Glasgow

SR PLUMBING NW LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for work appointments

Uniform supplied

Office support with booking information and customer notes

Permanent full-time position

Additional hours available when workload allows

Job summary

SR PLUMBING NW LTD is seeking a Drainage Engineer to cover Glasgow and nearby service areas. The ideal candidate will handle various tasks, from clearing blockages to conducting drainage repairs. Candidates should have practical experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently.

The successful applicant will enjoy a starting salary of £40,000, a company van, and a supportive office team. If you have the necessary skills and a reliable approach, apply now!

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a drainage engineer or multi-skilled engineer handling drainage work.
• Confidence clearing common blockages and identifying recurring drainage problems.
• Experience using drainage equipment such as rods, jetting equipment or CCTV inspection tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A tidy, reliable and customer-conscious way of working.
• Ability to manage reactive appointments without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Attend domestic and light commercial drainage jobs, including blockages, slow-draining fixtures and external drainage issues.
• Use appropriate equipment to diagnose and clear drainage problems safely.
• Carry out practical drainage repair and maintenance work where required.
• Explain findings clearly to customers and recommend sensible next steps.
• Take photos, write clear job notes and keep the office updated on follow-on work.
• Manage urgent reactive jobs while keeping workmanship tidy and professional.
• Represent SR Plumbing professionally in the local area you cover.

Job description

SR Plumbing is recruiting a Drainage Engineer to support customers across Glasgow.

The role covers blocked drains, drainage repairs, recurring drainage issues and reactive appointments. We are looking for someone practical, reliable and comfortable explaining findings clearly to customers.

Responsibilities

• Attend domestic and light commercial drainage jobs, including blockages, slow-draining fixtures and external drainage issues.
• Use appropriate equipment to diagnose and clear drainage problems safely.
• Carry out practical drainage repair and maintenance work where required.
• Explain findings clearly to customers and recommend sensible next steps.
• Take photos, write clear job notes and keep the office updated on follow-on work.
• Manage urgent reactive jobs while keeping workmanship tidy and professional.
• Represent SR Plumbing professionally in the local area you cover.

Requirements

• Practical experience as a drainage engineer or multi-skilled engineer handling drainage work.
• Confidence clearing common blockages and identifying recurring drainage problems.
• Experience using drainage equipment such as rods, jetting equipment or CCTV inspection tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A tidy, reliable and customer-conscious way of working.
• Ability to manage reactive appointments without close supervision.

Desirable experience

• High-pressure water jetting experience.
• CCTV drainage survey or inspection experience.
• Experience with domestic and light commercial drainage work.

What success looks like

• Attend drainage appointments prepared and on time.
• Clear common blockages safely and efficiently.
• Identify recurring drainage issues and recommend sensible follow-on work.
• Keep work areas tidy and customers informed.
• Complete job notes and photos accurately.

Benefits

• £40,000 basic starting salary.
• Company van for work appointments.
• Uniform supplied.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Work focused around agreed regional areas.
• Office support with booking information and customer notes.
• Additional hours available when workload allows.

Location and working pattern

Covering Glasgow and agreed nearby service areas for drainage appointments.

Full-time mobile role with booked drainage appointments, urgent blockage work and occasional call-out demand.

How to apply

Apply below with details of your drainage experience, equipment experience and the type of drainage work you are strongest at.