Drainage Engineer

Drain Doctor; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing, customer-focused team as a Drainage Engineer, where you'll tackle drainage issues for both residential and commercial clients. Enjoy a competitive salary with realistic earnings potential, a fully stocked company van, and ongoing training to enhance your skills. This role offers the chance to work independently while being supported by a dedicated team. If you value hard work and are eager to build a rewarding career in a respected plumbing and drainage service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company van

Tools and equipment

Paid training and development

Pension scheme

Uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• Experience as a Drainage Engineer with reactive unblocking skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Attend sites for drain unblocking, cleaning, and inspections.
• Operate jetting and CCTV equipment to diagnose issues.

Skills

High Pressure Water Jetting

CCTV Inspections

Customer Service Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Jetting Equipment

CCTV Cameras

Electro-mechanical Equipment

Job description

- Join a Growing, Customer-Focused Team at Drain Doctor

We are expanding our team at Drain Doctor due to continued growth and high customer demand. If you're looking for a career with excellent earnings potential, high-quality equipment, and a business that truly invests in its people, this is the opportunity for you. Enjoy a competitive basic salary with realistic earnings up to £50,000, a company van, tools, and ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

About Drain Doctor

Drain Doctor is one of the UK’s leading names in plumbing and drainage services. We are proud to offer professional, customer-first solutions, backed by a trusted nationwide brand. Our team takes great pride in delivering excellent service, clear communication, and top-quality work to every customer we support.

About The Role

As a Drainage Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of helping residential and commercial customers solve drainage issues quickly and professionally. You’ll be equipped with a fully stocked van (including jetting units, cameras, rods, and more) and will be responsible for reactive unblocking, CCTV surveys, and remedial works. Training will be provided if you have the right attitude, with ongoing support to develop your skills in repairs and patch lining.

You’ll be trusted to manage your own day, provide a great service on every visit, and represent the Drain Doctor brand to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to carry out drain unblocking, cleaning, CCTV inspections and drainage repairs
• Operate jetting equipment, cameras, rods, and electro-mechanical equipment
• Diagnose drainage issues and offer appropriate solutions
• Complete clear and accurate job documentation and customer updates
• Maintain a clean, professional company van and equipment
• Work closely with the office team for job scheduling and customer service
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Drainage Engineer, with a background in reactive unblocks using High Pressure Water Jetting and CCTV
• Self-motivated, practical, and willing to learn
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Happy to be part of an on call rota (1 in 4)
• Experience with drain patching or lining is desirable but not essential
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Basic salary of £26,000 per year + Bonus. Realistic OTE of up to £50,000.
• Company van, tools, equipment, uniform, and PPE
• Pension scheme
• Paid ongoing training and development
• A long-term, full-time, permanent opportunity
  
  

Location: Covering Peterborough and surrounding areas

Hours: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday + On Call (1 weekend and evening in every 4 weeks)

If you're looking for a role where your hard work is genuinely valued and you have the chance to build a rewarding career, Click to Apply.