Lead Reactive Drainage Engineer – Field-Based

Attega Group Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Attega Group Ltd invites applications for a Lead Drainage Engineer. Field-based role covering London and surrounding areas with head office in Gravesend. Salary £42,000 plus overtime; 5x shifts per week plus on-call rota.

Permanent, full-time position with progression, pension, and annual leave. Role involves attending reactive calls at commercial premises, tracing leaks, repairing water services, and extensive drainage descales.

Qualifications

• 3 years drainage experience.
• 2 years plumbing experience.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with working on commercial properties is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend reactive emergency call-outs to clear internal blockages in soils and pipes.
• Leak tracing and investigation of above-ground water services.
• Repair leaks on water services in service voids and risers.
• Replace small bore waste pipework at sinks, basins, urinals, etc.
• Replace mixer taps, wash-down taps and spray guns.
• Replace toilet float lines and stack pipework.
• Remove/install cast iron soil pipework.
• Support drainage operatives with access and clearance works.
• Assist with quoted works including small reactive tasks and larger replacements.
• Support excavation teams with repairs on below-ground mains.
• Perform extensive descale works for above and below ground drainage using HPWJ and milling tools.
• Conduct CCTV surveys and fault-finding to support client needs.
• Assist drainage teams with clearance during emergencies.

Skills

Drainage experience

Plumbing experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Health & safety

Job description

Attega Group Ltd invites applications for a Lead Drainage Engineer. Field-based role covering London and surrounding areas with head office in Gravesend. Salary £42,000 plus overtime; 5x shifts per week plus on-call rota.

Permanent, full-time position with progression, pension, and annual leave. Role involves attending reactive calls at commercial premises, tracing leaks, repairing water services, and extensive drainage descales.