Trainee Drainage Engineer

Barker Ross; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barker Ross is seeking a Trainee Drainage Engineer to join a rapidly expanding specialist drainage company. This full-time role involves travel across the UK, working on commercial drainage projects with ongoing training provided. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, reliability, and a full clean driving licence. Opportunities for career progression and benefits such as competitive salary and annual leave are offered.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Company pension scheme

Travel and overnight stays covered

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professional appearance.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Honesty and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Work on commercial drainage projects across the UK.
• Perform CCTV inspections and installations.
• Follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational Skills

Reliability

Health & Safety Knowledge

Education

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Drainage Engineer - Nationwide Travel

Location: Nationwide/Luton (Initial travel to Luton required)

Salary: 28,000 - 36,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time

Barker Ross Recruitment are recruiting for a rapidly expanding specialist drainage company providing the full life cycle of drainage services, from CCTV inspections to maintenance, repairs, and the installation of new systems. They pride themselves on delivering the highest standards of service to commercial clients and are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Drainage Engineer to join the team.

As a Drainage Engineer, you will work on commercial sites across the UK. This exciting role offers the opportunity to travel, work with a dynamic team, and deliver top-quality drainage solutions for longstanding blue-chip clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a two-person team on commercial drainage projects.
• Perform CCTV inspections, surveys, and installations.
• Follow health and safety protocols and conduct risk assessments.
• Collect data using an iPad app.
• Represent the company professionally while working on site.

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

Essential Requirements:

• Strong communication skills and a professional appearance
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions
• Excellent timekeeping, reliability, and organisational skills
• Honest, reliable, and takes pride in their work
• Full, clean driving licence
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety practices and risk assessments

Desirable Requirements: (Training will be provided)

• CSCS / EUSR card
• Confined Spaces Certificate
• Jetting experience

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary ( 28,000 - 36,000)
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Travel and overnight stays covered

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (Weekends and overtime as required)
• Nationwide travel required

We are looking for candidates who are flexible and willing to work away from home, Monday through Friday. Although initial travel to Luton is required, depending on your location, pick-up options on the way to site may be available.

If you are a dedicated and reliable individual who is looking to build a career in the drainage industry, apply now to join the team! Full training is provided, and previous experience is not essential.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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