Drainage Repair Engineer

Machmade Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension and life insurance

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Bonus scheme and incentives

Job summary

Machmade Ltd is seeking an experienced Drainage Repair Engineer to cover Liverpool, Warrington and West Lancashire. You will diagnose faults and carry out drainage repairs, excavation and reinstatement with a focus on safety and high-quality outcomes.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, overtime and bonuses, plus a company van. You will join a family-owned business with 37 years service across Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage repair, civils or groundworks.
• Digger operator with driving licence.
• Experience in patch lining and full drain lining.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve drain defects.
• CSCS/excavator ticket (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Excavation and reinstatement using diggers and hand tools.
• Patch lining and full drain lining repairs.
• Diagnosing drainage faults using CCTV and on-site testing.
• Completing permanent repair works safely and efficiently.
• Working independently or as part of a team.
• Maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Reactive and planned drainage repairs.
• Civils-based excavation and reinstatement projects.

Skills

Drainage repair

Civils

Groundworks

Digger operator

Drain lining

Diagnosing faults

UK driving licence

Job description

Drainage Repair Engineer | Covering Liverpool, Warrington & West Lancashire | Full Time | £34,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Bonuses + Van

Our client is a family-owned business that has been providing services across Merseyside, Cheshire and West Lancashire for 37 years.

They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and the well-being of their employees. You'll be more than just another team member—you'll be part of the family.

As they continue to grow, they are expanding their specialist Drain Repair & Civils Division and are looking for an experienced, hands-on Drainage Repair Engineer to join their team.

The Role

As a Drainage Repair Engineer, you will carry out a range of drainage repair and civils works across domestic and commercial properties. You'll be responsible for diagnosing faults, completing high-quality permanent repairs, and carrying out excavation, reinstatement and drain lining works while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Excavation and reinstatement using diggers and hand tools
• Patch lining and full drain lining repairs
• Diagnosing drainage faults using CCTV and on-site testing
• Completing permanent repair works safely and efficiently
• Working independently or as part of a team
• Maintaining a high standard of customer service
• Reactive and planned drainage repairs
• Civils-based excavation and reinstatement projects

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in drainage repair, civils or groundworks
• Skilled digger operator
• Experience in patch lining and full drain lining
• Strong background in diagnosing and resolving drain defects
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Ability to follow health and safety standards and safe excavation practices

Desirable

• CCTV repair/diagnostics experience
• Ability to upsell and quote additional works
• EUSR Category 1 - Locate Utilities
• EUSR Category 2 - Safe Excavating Practices
• CSCS/excavator ticket (or willingness to obtain)

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fully stocked company van and fuel card
• Full PPE, tools and tablet/PDA
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme and performance incentives
• Pension and life insurance
• Employee discounts and company events
• Training in drain lining techniques
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

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