Siphonic Systems Engineer

Nationwide Specialist Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist services provider in the UK seeks a Siphonic Systems Supervisor to oversee reactive and planned maintenance. The role requires expertise in siphonic drainage systems and involves hands-on supervision of maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Join our committed team, benefit from industry training, and manage projects effectively while working at heights.

Benefits

Fully equipped vehicle with fuel card

20 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Medicash health cash plan

Overtime at time and a half

Monthly Reward and Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in pitched roofing, guttering, and flat roofing repairs.
• Supervisory experience in maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of Sika products desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver reactive and planned maintenance for siphonic drainage systems.
• Communicate effectively with clients and represent the business professionally.
• Work safely at heights and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Experience in external reactive building maintenance

IPAF (1b, 3a, eb)

Driving Licence

First aid

CSCS labourer or skilled worker

Education

NVQ in Slating & Tiling/Sheeting & Cladding

Job description

Siphonic Systems Engineer at The NSS Group

Part of NSS Maintenance

The Business

We are a specialist services provider offering building maintenance, window and specialist cleaning, platform hire, and equipment testing across the UK. Our dependable in-house team works around the clock, setting new standards for safety, speed, and consistency.

What you will get from us:

• Fully equipped vehicle with fuel card
• Overtime at time and a half
• All equipment provided, including Mobile Phone, PPE, and tools
• Personal development opportunities with industry-recognized training
• 20 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Monthly Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Trade Point Card for 10% off at B&Q
• Day off for your birthday after length of service
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral bonus
• Medicash health cash plan with discounts on dental, health screening, gym, store discounts, and more

Your Role

As a Siphonic Systems Supervisor, you will oversee and deliver reactive and planned maintenance services focusing on siphonic drainage systems. The role involves working at heights, travel, and flexible working patterns.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supervise and work within teams on maintenance projects across commercial and industrial roofing
• Work safely at heights daily
• Undertake guttering, cladding, and roofing repairs or replacements
• Install or replace Siphonic Rainwater Outlets (RWOs)
• Carry out repairs to siphonic drainage systems, including replacing blocked pipework, swapping flex-seal couplers for electrofusion sleeves, and installing or upgrading system bracketry
• Install supplementary systems like overflow spitters to ensure compliance with British Standards
• Conduct system servicing, blockage removal, and fault detection
• Use portable devices for risk assessments and reporting
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members
• Represent the business professionally and ensure quality workmanship

Desirable Skills

• IPAF (1b, 3a, eb)
• CSCS labourer or skilled worker
• PASMA
• Driving Licence
• First aid
• SSSTS
• NVQ in Slating & Tiling/Sheeting & Cladding
• Sika products (Single ply, Liquids, Waterproofing, Siphonic Drainage)

Essential Skill

• Experience in external reactive building maintenance, including leaks and repairs in pitched roofing, guttering, slating, concrete tiling, flat roofing, and commercial sheeted roofs

The Division

NSS Maintenance is a working-at-height contractor serving facilities management and refurbishment clients across the UK. Operating from four depots, we provide planned and reactive building fabric maintenance and refurbishment services to commercial, retail, and industrial sectors. We employ 600 staff and own a fully serviced truck-mounted access fleet for reactive and planned maintenance.