Drainage Operative

Penguin Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Drainage Engineer based in Stockport. The position involves attending domestic and commercial sites to diagnose and resolve drainage issues, requiring strong technical skills and excellent customer service. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in the drainage sector, alongside a full UK driving licence. The role offers a salary of up to £30,000 plus overtime and bonuses, and includes required certifications like High-Pressure Water Jetting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the drainage sector.
• Full UK driving licence required with flexibility to travel.
• DBS check required as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Liaise professionally with domestic and commercial customers.
• Conduct site surveys to diagnose drainage faults.
• Interpret drainage drawings and work independently.

Skills

Technical capability across drainage functions

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Confident using mobile technology

Tools

High-pressure water jetters

CCTV survey tools

Job description

Drainage Engineer

Location: Stockport

Job Type: Permanent

Working Style: Field-Based

Salary: Up to £30,000 + Overtime + Performance Bonuses

Role Overview

Reporting to the Regional Development Manager, the Drainage Engineer will attend domestic and commercial sites to diagnose, resolve and recommend solutions for drainage-related issues. This field-based role requires strong technical capability, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise professionally with domestic and commercial customers on site.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring all interactions reflect the brand's standards.
• Conduct site surveys to investigate and diagnose drainage faults and issues.
• Recommend and implement suitable repair or maintenance solutions, including:
• Drain clearance
• De-scaling and root cutting
• Minor excavations and patch lining
• Preventative maintenance
• Operate specialist equipment such as high-pressure water jetters, CCTV survey tools and rods.
• Identify potential risks or additional work requirements and communicate these to customers.
• Interpret drainage drawings and work independently within technical areas of expertise.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the drainage sector (essential).
• Plumbing experience (desirable).
• Technical capability across drainage functions.
• Drainage tanker experience (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence (clean) with flexibility to travel.
• CSCS card (preferred).

Skills & Certification

• Confident using mobile technology.
• Background in drainage engineering.
• High-Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
• DBS check required as part of onboarding.