Trainee Drainage Technician

Coinford Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A drainage services company in the United Kingdom seeks an individual to assist drainage technicians with various responsibilities, including CCTV drainage surveys and operating equipment. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in Maths and English, good communication skills, and a willingness to work outdoors. Opportunities for further training will be provided.

Benefits

Fair and competitive rates

Opportunities for additional contracts

Access to further training

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Assist drainage technician with CCTV drainage surveys.
• Operate jetting equipment under supervision.
• Use specialist surveying tools to record drainage conditions.
• Interpret drainage drawings and site plans.
• Prepare accurate survey reports and maintenance records.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Keep tools and equipment ready for use.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Good practical skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Good communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist drainage technician with CCTV drainage surveys to identify blockages, defects and structural issues.
• Operate jetting equipment under supervision to clear and maintain drainage systems.
• Support the use of specialist surveying tools and software to record drainage conditions.
• Learn to interpret drainage drawings, site plans and as-built records.
• Assist in preparing accurate survey reports and maintenance records.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures in line with company policy and legislation.
• Keep tools, vehicles and equipment clean, safe and ready for use.
• Communicate effectively with site supervisors, engineers and other team members.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the drainage technician and groundworks teams.
  
  

Cards & Qualifications Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Good practical skills and willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards).
  
  

Desirable

• CSCS Labourer Card.
• Awareness of drainage systems or civil engineering processes.
• Basic mechanical or engineering knowledge.
  
  

We do have high standards for the work carried out on our sites, and in exchange, we offer:

• A commitment to fair and competitive rates
• Opportunities for additional contracts on prospective projects
• Access to further training, as required by specific site need