Trainee Drainage Engineer

Lanes Group; Plympton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage services provider in Plympton is hiring a Trainee Drainage Engineer to assist experienced engineers with drainage surveys and maintenance. This full-time position offers £12.25 per hour, ongoing training, and the opportunity to work outdoors. Candidates should possess a practical approach and a strong interest in drainage or civil engineering. The role includes customer interaction and assistance with operational tasks.

Benefits

£12.25 per hour, weekly pay

21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Death in service

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Strong interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works.
• Assist in identifying drainage issues and structural defects.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Drainage Engineer to join our team working out of our Plymouth Depot.

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. This is a Permanent full time role, Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

What We Offer

• £12.25 per hour- weekly pay
• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

As a Trainee Drainage Engineer, You Will

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address any concerns.
• 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

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both 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.

Strictly no agencies please

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