Drainage Engineer - North

The Drain Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

28 days holiday

Pension

Job summary

The Drain Group is seeking a skilled Drainage Engineer to diagnose, repair, install and maintain drainage systems across the UK. You will perform CCTV inspections, high-pressure jetting, fault diagnosis, and on-site reporting while delivering excellent customer service.

This role requires a full UK driving licence, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work independently within a team. We offer a competitive salary, company vehicle, tools, PPE, 28 days holiday, pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in drainage engineering or similar field-based utilities/maintenance role.
• Proficiency in CCTV survey equipment and jetting units.
• Strong diagnostic skills to resolve complex drainage issues.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• CCTV drainage inspections.
• High-pressure water jetting.
• Drain unblocking and cleaning.
• Diagnose drainage faults, recommend solutions.
• Produce accurate reports, job sheets and CCTV survey footage using company systems.
• Operate vehicles, machinery and equipment safely and in line with training and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site, ensuring clients are kept informed and reassured throughout works.
• Respond to emergency callouts as part of the team rota.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, industry standards and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Drainage engineering

CCTV surveys

Diagnostics

Customer service

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

CCTV survey equipment

Jetting units

Drainage technology

Job description

About The Drain Group

At The Drain Group, we pride ourselves on delivering fast, reliable, and high-quality drainage and maintenance solutions across the UK. Our teams work around the clock to keep customers’ homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure running smoothly.

About The Role

Due to growth and expansion of the business, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Drainage Engineer to join our operational team. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, installing and maintaining drainage systems while delivering an excellent customer experience. This role involves both reactive and planned maintenance work, requiring technical expertise, problem‑solving ability and a safety-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• CCTV drainage inspections
• High-pressure water jetting
• Drain unblocking and cleaning
• Diagnose drainage faults, recommend solutions.
• Produce accurate reports, job sheets and CCTV survey footage using company systems.
• Operate vehicles, machinery and equipment safely and in line with training and regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site, ensuring clients are kept informed and reassured throughout works.
• Respond to emergency callouts as part of the team rota.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, industry standards and environmental guidelines.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in drainage engineering or a similar field-based utilities/maintenance role.
• Proficiency in using CCTV survey equipment, jetting units and other drainage technology.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to resolve complex drainage issues.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Street Works (NRSWA) qualification.
• CSCS card.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle, tools, PPE and equipment.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme and employee benefits package.

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