Drainage Operative / Driver

TN United Kingdom; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental and infrastructure business as a Drainage Operative. This role offers the chance to work in both domestic and commercial settings, contributing to significant expansion plans. You'll be part of a dynamic crew, tackling challenges like CCTV drainage surveys and drain cleansing. The company values a positive attitude and effective communication, ensuring you liaise with customers and manage daily tasks efficiently. With competitive pay and a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their careers in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required with some commercial driving experience.
• Experience working in confined spaces and with wastewater is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CCTV drainage surveys and produce high-quality reports.
• Respond to planned and reactive blockages across the Midlands.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Team-oriented Approach

Flexibility

Education

CSCS Green Card

Confined Space Certificate

NRSWA Qualification

Tools

High-pressure Water Jetting Equipment

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Drainage Operative Role at Environmental / Infrastructure Business

We are seeking a number of Drainage Operatives for an environmental / infrastructure business in the Tamworth/Nuneaton area.

This is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a career with a progressive, growing business, especially in preparation for significant expansion plans. The work involves both domestic and commercial settings, typically in a two or three-person crew within a company vehicle. Responsibilities include carrying out CCTV drainage surveys, drain cleansing, analyzing pipe conditions, and producing high-quality CCTV reports using state-of-the-art surveying equipment.

You will respond to planned and reactive blockages across the Midlands and further afield in the UK. Candidates should be flexible and aware that work may involve working closely with sewage and within confined spaces.

Effective communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with customers and contract leads to discuss findings, organize daily tasks, and ensure the jetting unit is prepared for each job. The company values a can-do attitude, a good sense of humor, and a team-oriented approach. Rotation of driving duties is preferred, especially for projects further afield.

Key Requirements:

• Full UK driving license (clean or no more than 3 points) with some experience as a commercial driver
• Ideally hold an in-date CSCS green card
• Confined Space certificate or prior experience (preferred)
• NRSWA qualification
• High-pressure water jetting (jetvac) certificate (helpful but not essential)
• Comfortable working with wastewater and blocked drains (protective gear provided)

Package Details:

• Pay rate: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour, based on experience
• Hours: 0800-1700, with travel time paid at time and a half. Minimum 42 hours per week

If interested, please apply or email us to discuss this Drainage Operative / Engineer role further. Note that duties may extend beyond van driving responsibilities.