HGV Drainage Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Regular overtime opportunities

Long-term role within growing team

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Kent is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer to join a growing drainage team. This hands-on, field-based role involves operating jetting and vacuum equipment to support maintenance and repair works across commercial and domestic clients.

You will drive and operate an HGV Class 2 Combi/Jetting vehicle, perform high-pressure water jetting and vacuum excavation, and comply with RAMS and site safety rules.

Qualifications

• Proven drainage and jetting operations experience.
• Valid HGV Class 2 licence and Driver CPC.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Strong safety awareness and RAMS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and service Jet Vac (Combi Unit) equipment.
• Drive and operate an HGV Class 2 Combi / Jetting vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and vacuum excavation work.
• Clean and maintain drainage systems including sewers and pipework and interceptors.
• Work in and around confined spaces in accordance with safety procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with RAMS and site safety rules.
• Complete all required waste documentation and duty-of-care paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with clients, site teams, and line managers.
• Work flexibly, including overtime and working away from home during the week.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

physically fit

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

Right to work in UK

Tools

Streetworks qualification

HPWJ certification

Confined Space training

First Aid

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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