Trainee Drainage Engineer

Country Dreams Radio & Gaming; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility provider is seeking a Trainee Drainage Engineer to join their team in Colchester. This role offers hands-on training in drainage surveying, customer communication, and technical support for drainage systems. Competitive pay rate starting at £13.10 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and benefits including holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

£13.10+14.60 per hour and enhanced overtime rates

Weekly pay

21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address any concerns.
• Assist in identifying drainage issues and operating high-pressure water jetting equipment.
• Support CCTV inspections to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.

Skills

Interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering

Communication and teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Drainage Engineer to join our team working on the Anglian Water network. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in drainage surveying with full training provided. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers to carry out surveys of drainage systems, learning how to assess conditions, identify defects, and support maintenance and repair strategies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address any concerns.
• Follow Anglian Waters standards and comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in identifying drainage issues, including blockages, structural defects, infiltration, and root ingress.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipework.
• Remove waste materials and prevent build-up in wastewater systems.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Support CCTV inspections to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Assist in emergency response situations, including flooding and urgent drainage issues.
• Learn to complete job sheets, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) under supervision.

About You

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• A strong interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills and a desire to learn new software

What We Offer

• £13.10+14.60 per hour and enhanced overtime rates
• Weekly pay
• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

About The Lanes Group

The Lanes Group are the UKs largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services. We play a vital role in maintaining the seamless operations of the nations water systems. Formed in 1992, our turnover supports ongoing expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

The Lanes Group plc comprises a range of established service providers and subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes by work type and geography, increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

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