Trainee Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in drainage services is seeking a Trainee Drainage Engineer to join their growing team in Tunbridge Wells. The role includes cleaning and maintaining drains using jetting equipment, offering training for new hires. With competitive pay, benefits like a company van and ongoing training, this is an exciting opportunity to start a career in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

28 Days paid holidays

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Statutory Pension

Benefits scheme with discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; full training provided.
• Positive attitude and flexibility required.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of services for cleaning and maintenance of drains.
• Operate High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical expertise.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Technical knowledge

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

CCTV Survey Equipment

Job description

Trainee Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod Sussex

Tunbridge area

Salary £24,000 - £28,000 DOE plus overtime & on-call

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.

What does it entail?

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our 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 does it entail?

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our 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?

• High pressure water jetting and CCTV Surveying with experience in commercial drainage beneficial but not essential as full training provided for the right candidate
• Excellent problem-solving ability with sound technical knowledge
• Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours
• Full UK driving licence
• Must live in the Tunbridge
  
  

What You Will Receive

• 28 Days paid holidays
• Personal development
• Company van and fuel card
• Branded uniform
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more
• Statutory Pension