Reactive Drainage Engineer Nights

Attega Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Reactive Drainage Engineer for night shifts in London. The role demands experience in drainage and plumbing, effective emergency response skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Successful candidates will manage internal drainage systems, conduct CCTV inspections, and apply high-pressure water-jetting techniques. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between £40,000 and £42,900 and requires a strong work ethic and dedication to quality service.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in drainage and plumbing.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Attend reactive emergency call-outs to clear internal blockages.
• Identify configuration and design issues within drainage systems.
• Assist with quoted works and drainage replacements.
• Undertake CCTV survey inspections to identify defects.
• Apply expertise in internal drainage and plumbing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in high-pressure water-jetting.

Skills

Previous drainage experience

Plumbing experience

Good work ethic

High-pressure water-jetting ticket

Tools

High-pressure water-jetting equipment

Job description

Reactive Drainage Engineer Nights

Salary: £40,000 - £42,900 P/A. Location: London. Hours: 7:30 pm – 4:00 am (may vary by site). Full‑time, permanent.

Do you have 3 years of experience in drainage and plumbing? Are you willing to work nights? Attega Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for one full‑time, permanent position.

Our client’s reactive team relies on this role to support reactive call‑outs and planned quoted works. The successful candidate will maintain internal drainage systems and perform a range of commissioned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend reactive emergency call‑outs to clear internal above‑ground blockages, including soil stacks, float lines and small‑bore pipework.
• Identify configuration and design issues within internal drainage systems.
• Assist other plumbing operatives with quoted works, both small reactive tasks and large internal above‑ground drainage replacements.
• Undertake CCTV survey inspections to identify defects, assess pipe condition, detect design issues and find misconnections in underground and above‑ground systems.
• Apply drainage and plumbing expertise to handle internal drainage, plumbing, and camera work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in high‑pressure water‑jetting techniques.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous drainage experience.
• Plumbing experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good work ethic.
• High‑pressure water‑jetting ticket.

For more information on this Reactive Drainage Engineer Nights role, please contact Tom in the Attega Group offices today.