Drainage Investigation Engineer

Auger; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension contributions

Annual leave and progression

Job summary

Auger is seeking a Drainage Investigation Engineer to cover Maidstone and the surrounding area. You’ll be trained to perform subsidence investigations alongside a range of drainage tasks, with a total package in the £36,412 - £42,122 band before overtime.

The role includes a clear progression path, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive team culture. You’ll work Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities and a focus on training and development within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage investigations and subsidence is desirable.
• Ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers.
• Proactive, self-motivated with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend repairs.
• Learn and carry out subsidence investigations and gather relevant evidence.
• Logically establish ownership and identify causes of issues.
• Explain works to customers and provide peace of mind.
• Carry out trial holes to locate foundations and collect soil samples.
• Coordinate with Field Operations Team on-site.

Skills

Customer care

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

CAT scanner

CCTV camera

Job description

We're looking for a Drainage Investigation Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Maidstone and surrounding area. As part of the role, you'll be trained to carry out subsidence investigations alongside a range of drainage investigations. Our total package is worth £36,412 - £42,122 without overtime.

About Auger

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Financials

• Starting Salary - £32,381.75 - £37,793.70 dependent on experience
• Annual Bonus - approx £2000 - £2500
• 5.5% Pension Contribution - approx £1781 -£2,078.65

Overtime

• Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 -£44,302.76

Working Hours

• 42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only &NOon-call work
• We paydoor-to-doorincludingalldriving time
• Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first
• Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter

Leave

• 22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol
• AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
• Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave

Benefits

• Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts
• 2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
• A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
• £1000 for successful employee referrals
• Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services

What We Provide

• A choice of our quality uniform range& all PPE
• Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others
• Mobile phone
• Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need
• Local storage sites & skips
• A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements

The Role

• Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend appropriate repairs
• Learn and carry out subsidence investigations, including identifying potential causes and gathering relevant information and evidence
• Logically establish ownership and the cause of the customer's issue
• Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
• Complete trial holes to locate foundations and collect soil & root samples
• Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
• Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required

Preferred Experience

• Use of CCTV camera (recording and labeling)
• Use of CAT scanner in order to identify buried services and to trace/locate the drainage system by use of sonde
• Reinstatement of various different domestic surface types including; paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
• Ability to complete small repairs - Replacement of gullies, restbends, small sections of shallow pipework
• Prior experience of completing trial holes

You'll be a great fit for Auger if

• You are great at caring for customers
• You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
• You take pride in the high standard of your work
• You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership
• You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career
• You have a clear DBS & driving licence

Our interview process

• Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
• Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams

For further information please visit our website;

www.auger.co.uk