Trainee Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod Ltd.; Pudsey; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Branded uniform

Health & Safety training

Company Pension

20 days holiday

Job summary

Metro Rod West Yorkshire in the West Leeds area is seeking a motivated Trainee Drainage Engineer to join our team. The role offers full training, a 45-hour week, and progression in the drainage trade while working outdoors in all conditions.

You will perform drain cleaning, repair and maintenance, operate high-pressure water jetting equipment, take surveys, and deliver excellent customer service to domestic and commercial clients. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a hands-on technical/construction role.
• A keen interest in learning the drainage trade.
• A motivation for wanting to progress and develop yourself.
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours.
• Physically fit and able to do a manual role.
• Full UK driving licence & own transport.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our domestic and commercial customers’ drains.
• Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards.
• Carrying out surveys.
• Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise.
• Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps.
• Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided.
• Being part of an on‑call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Willing to learn

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

Job description

Trainee Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod West Yorkshire
West Leeds area
45 hours per week
Salary £29,741 - £31,590 basic salary plus on-call, overtime (£12.71 - £13.50)

Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, 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.

The role:

This role is ideal for someone practical, hardworking and keen to build a long-term career in the drainage industry. You may already have experience in construction, utilities, groundworks or another hands‑on environment, or simply be looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade. No previous drainage experience is essential, as full training will be provided—but you’ll need a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and be comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.

What does it entail?

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our domestic and commercial customers’ drains
• Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
• Carrying out surveys
• Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps
• Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided
• Being part of an on‑call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year. This would be one week in four– variable according to the business needs

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a hands‑on technical/construction role
• A keen interest in learning the drainage trade
• A motivation for wanting to progress and develop yourself
• Have a positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours
• Physically fit and able to do a manual role
• Full UK driving licence & own transport

What you will receive

• Personal development
• Branded uniform
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• Company Pension
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.