Reactive Plumbing & Drainage Engineer | On-Call & Training

Metro Rod Ltd.; Tharston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded vehicle

Life Assurance & Pension

Career progression

Ongoing training & development

Specialist leak detection training

Competitive pay package

Supportive and growing team

Job summary

Metro Rod Norwich is recruiting a Reactive Plumbing & Drainage Engineer on a full-time permanent basis in Norwich. Salary is £33,000‑£38,000 plus on-call, overtime and benefits. The role focuses on plumbing works with additional duties in drainage call-outs, blockages and related tasks.

The successful candidate will be flexible, eager to learn, and capable of developing specialist skills in leak detection. A driving licence and a proactive, customer‑oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing experience; NVQ Level 2 preferred but time-served acceptable.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Strong customer service and communication skills required.
• Willingness to learn drainage and leak detection services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing works and assist with reactive drainage call-outs.
• Support blockage clearances and related drainage tasks.
• Participate in an on-call rota with overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Opportunities for training and progression into specialist leak detection services.

Skills

Plumbing experience

UK driving licence

Customer service

Problem solving

On-call rota

Willingness to learn drainage

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Metro Rod Norwich is recruiting a Reactive Plumbing & Drainage Engineer on a full-time permanent basis in Norwich. Salary is £33,000‑£38,000 plus on-call, overtime and benefits. The role focuses on plumbing works with additional duties in drainage call-outs, blockages and related tasks.

The successful candidate will be flexible, eager to learn, and capable of developing specialist skills in leak detection. A driving licence and a proactive, customer‑oriented approach are essential.