Trainee Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic drainage services company is seeking a Trainee Drainage Assistant in Coventry. This role offers training to progress into a Drainage Engineer position. Ideal for candidates from a civils/ground working background, it includes responsibilities in customer service and maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Personal development

Loyalty Bonus

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Life insurance

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards NVQ level 2 drainage or equivalent.
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineers in cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of drains.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and Quality Assurance procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 2 drainage or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Drainage Assistant
Metrorod Coventry & Leicester
Coventry
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Salary - National Living Wage depending on age

Metro Rod work with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We've been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we're proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we'll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

We are seeking a General Assistant to support our Drainage Engineers and Tanker Drivers. This role will provide you with training in order to move into a Drainage Engineer position further down the line. This would ideally suit someone from a civils/ground working background.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To support our Engineers in carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning clearance, repair and maintenance of our customer's drains
• To deliver an exceptional standard of customer service
• To ensure you work in accordance with H&S and Quality Assurance procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times

Ideal candidates will:

• Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours
• Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors
• Have a keen interest and desire to progress within the drainage industry
• Be willing to work towards NVQ level 2 drainage or equivalent
• Have or be working towards gaining a driving licence (clean)

Benefits:

• Personal development
• Loyalty Bonus
• Company van and fuel card
• Branded uniform
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance