HGV Drainage Engineer

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Long-term role

Competitive pay

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Kent is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer to join a growing field-based drainage team. You will operate jetting and vacuum equipment on commercial and domestic sites, carrying out maintenance and repair across the network.

The role requires safe operation, RAMS compliance, and valid HGV Class 2 with Driver CPC. Willingness to overtime and stay away from home during the week is expected; a full UK driving licence and right to work are

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Cat C) licence.
• Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
• Proven drainage and jetting operations experience.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and RAMS compliance.
• Full clean UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and service Jet Vac (Combi Unit) equipment.
• Drive and operate an HGV Class 2 Combi/Jetting vehicle safely.
• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and vacuum excavation work.
• Clean and maintain drainage systems including sewers, pipework and interceptors.
• Work in confined spaces in line with safety procedures.
• Ensure RAMS and site safety rules are followed.
• Complete waste documentation and duty-of-care paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with clients, site teams and line managers.
• Be flexible for overtime and occasional away-from-home weeks.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Drainage operations

RAMS compliance

Right to work in UK

Job description

HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer Kent

We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineerto join a growing drainage team working across commercial, domestic clients..

This is a hands-on, field-based role operating specialist jetting and vacuum equipment, supporting drainage maintenance and repair works across the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and serviceJet Vac (Combi Unit) equipmentin line with manufacturer service manuals
• Drive and operate anHGV Class 2 Combi / Jetting vehiclesafely and efficiently
• Carry outhigh-pressure water jettingand vacuum excavation work
• Clean and maintain drainage systems including:
  • Sewers and pipework
  • Interceptors
• Work in and aroundconfined spacesin accordance with safety procedures
• Ensure full compliance withRAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)and site safety rules
• Complete all requiredwaste documentation and duty-of-care paperwork
• Communicate effectively with clients, site teams, and line managers
• Work flexibly, includingovertime and working away from home during the week

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Strict adherence to RAMS documentation on all sites
• Safe operation of high-pressure water jetting and vacuum systems
• Compliance with environmental waste handling regulations
• Working safely in confined or high-risk environments

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• ValidHGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
• ValidDriver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Proven experience indrainage and jetting operations
• Strong understanding ofsafe systems of work and RAMS compliance
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Streetworks qualification
• High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) certification
• Confined Space training
• First Aid qualification
• Experience inpatch lining / UV drain lining

Skills Required

• Ability to operate specialist drainage equipment confidently
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
• Willingness to carry out physically demanding outdoor work
• Flexibility to work overtime and away from home when required

Pay & Benefits

• £18.00- £21ph depending on experience- enhanced overtime rates
• Regular overtime opportunities available
• Stable, long-term role within a growing team

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