Drainage Operative

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking Drainage Operatives for a hands-on role in London’s SE1 area. You will perform gully cleaning and drainage maintenance to keep roadside systems clear and functioning, with regular day shifts and opportunities for permanent employment.

The role requires a practical attitude, teamwork, and a valid CSCS card or High Pressure Water Jetting qualification, plus willingness to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• CSCS card or High Pressure Water Jetting qualification required.
• Reliable, practical approach with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Experience in drainage, highways maintenance or groundworks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine gully cleaning and maintenance across local highways network.
• Assist with clearance of blocked roadside drains and gullies.
• Support operation of specialist drainage vehicles and equipment.
• Remove silt, debris and obstructions from drainage systems.
• Work as part of a team to complete scheduled drainage maintenance.
• Follow health and safety procedures to ensure safe, efficient work.

Skills

CSCS Card

Jetting Qualification

Job description

Drainage Operative - Gully Maintenance

Location: London, SE1

Salary: £15.00 - £17.14 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Day Shift, 6am - 4pm

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Looking for a hands-on role with regular daytime hours and the opportunity to secure permanent employment?

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting Drainage Operatives on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor working in the SE1 area of London.

This is a practical, physically active role undertaking essential gully cleaning and drainage maintenance, helping to keep roadside drainage systems clear and functioning effectively.

We're looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who enjoy working outdoors and are comfortable carrying out hands-on maintenance work.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine gully cleaning and maintenance across the local highways network.
• Assisting with the clearance of blocked roadside drains and gullies.
• Supporting the operation of specialist drainage vehicles and equipment.
• Removing silt, debris and other obstructions from drainage systems.
• Working as part of a team to complete scheduled drainage maintenance.
• Following health and safety procedures to ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Candidates must hold a CSCS Card or a High Pressure Water Jetting Qualification.
• A reliable, practical approach and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to undertake physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
• Previous experience in drainage, highways maintenance, groundworks or similar practical work would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £15.00 - £17.14 per hour, depending on experience.
• Day shifts, 6am - 4pm.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity with long-term employment prospects.
• Varied, hands-on work within the drainage and highways maintenance sector.
• Opportunity to develop experience working with specialist drainage equipment.

If you're a hardworking individual looking for a practical role with regular daytime hours and the opportunity to move into permanent employment, we'd like to hear from you.