Drainage Engineer Jobs in Sheffield

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Uniform supplied

Permanent full-time position

Office support with bookings

Additional hours available

Job summary

SR PLUMBING NW LTD is looking for a Drainage Engineer in Sheffield to support customers with various drainage issues. The role involves clearing blockages, conducting drainage repairs, and managing reactive appointments with customers.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in handling drainage work, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to effectively manage appointments without supervision. This position offers a £40,000 starting salary and includes a company van.

Qualifications

• Practical experience as a drainage engineer or multi-skilled engineer handling drainage work.
• Confidence clearing common blockages and identifying recurring drainage problems.
• Ability to manage reactive appointments without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Attend domestic and light commercial drainage jobs.
• Use appropriate equipment to diagnose and clear drainage problems.
• Carry out practical drainage repair and maintenance work.
• Explain findings clearly and recommend next steps.

Skills

Practical experience as a drainage engineer

Confidence clearing blockages

Experience using drainage equipment

Full UK driving licence

Reliable and customer-conscious working

Tools

High-pressure water jetting equipment

CCTV inspection tools

Job description

SR Plumbing is recruiting a Drainage Engineer to support customers across Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

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 Sheffield, South Yorkshire and agreed nearby service areas for drainage appointments.

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