Drainage Engineer / Reactive Plumber

TipTopJob; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Rod is seeking an experienced Drainage Engineer / Reactive Plumber to join our field-based team across London and the South East. The candidate will perform drainage engineering and reactive plumbing, working independently and handling faults to a high standard.

We offer an employed or self-employed arrangement, with a fully equipped drainage van and a smartphone-based workflow. The role requires reliability and professionalism in residential settings.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years drainage/plumbing experience.
• Strong drainage experience essential.
• Reactive plumbing experience.
• Experience with blocks of flats and older/lead pipework.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Professional approach with customers and residents.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Handle reactive drainage call-outs and fault finding.
• Clear blocked drains, waste pipes, sinks and toilets.
• Perform drainage investigations/CCTV and repairs.
• Carry out reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Detect leaks and repair pipework.
• Work in occupied residential properties and blocks.

Skills

Drainage experience

Plumbing experience

Fault finding

Customer facing

Driving licence

Independent worker

Lead pipework awareness

Job description

Job Title: Drainage Engineer / Reactive Plumber

Location: Field Based across London and the South East

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent or Self Employed

About The Company

At Clear Rod we are a Kent based non:franchise, family run business who have years of experience in providing comprehensive drainage solutions to satisfied customers. We can help customers in both the commercial and domestic sector with any of their drainage issues 24/7 365 days a year.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Drainage Engineer / Reactive Plumber to join our team.

The primary role will be drainage engineering, alongside reactive plumbing works. The successful candidate should have around 10 years industry experience and be confident working independently, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to a high standard.

We are open to candidates looking for either an employed or Self:employed position. The most suitable arrangement, along with pay and the overall package, will be discussed during the interview process.

The Role Will Include

• Reactive drainage call:outs and fault finding
• Clearing blocked drains, waste pipes, sinks and toilets
• Drainage investigations/CCTV and repairs
• Reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Leak detection and pipework repairs
• Working within blocks of flats and communal properties
• Experience working with older systems and lead pipework
• Dealing professionally with residents
• Completing jobs efficiently and reporting on works carried out

No Paperwork : Smartphone Job Management:

All jobs are sent directly to your smartphone, with job details, updates and completed works managed electronically. No unnecessary paperwork, allowing you to concentrate on getting the job done.

Fully Equipped Company Drainage Van Provided

A company van will be provided, fully equipped for drainage works, your own plumbing tools will be necessary, giving you the tools and equipment required to attend jobs effectively.

We are looking for someone who is experienced, reliable, professional, and capable of working independently in occupied residential properties and blocks.

Requirements

• Approximately 10 years drainage/plumbing experience
• Strong drainage experience essential
• Reactive plumbing experience
• Experience with blocks of flats and older/lead pipework
• Good fault:finding and problem:solving skills
• Professional approach with customers and residents
• Full UK driving licence

Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Drainage service Engineer, Stormwater Engineer, Water Resources Engineer, Hydrologist, Civil Engineer (Drainage), Environmental Engineer (Drainage), Reactive Plumber, Plumbing Operative may all be considered.