Job Title: Drainage & Plumbing Engineer (Self-Employed)
Location: London & Surrounding Counties
Earnings: Realistic £1,500 per week (OTE £60,000 £90,000)
Contract: Self-employed Contractor
Hours: Minimum 45 hours availability per week (including call-out cover)
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
United Drains is a leading plumbing and drainage company specialising in the commercial sector. Due to rapid growth, we are expanding our engineering team and are seeking experienced Drainage Engineers to join us on a self-employed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers to earn a high income while working with a supportive, professional team.
Earnings & Terms:
- 50% of total earnings realistic weekly earnings of £1,500
- Self-employed contractor status
- Minimum 45 hours availability per week
- Participation in call-out rota required
Key Responsibilities:
You must be competent in most (but not necessarily all) of the following:
- General plumbing (City & Guilds qualified preferred)
- Drain unblocking and fault finding
- Excavations and drain laying
- Drain lining and patch repairs
- CCTV drainage surveys
- High-pressure water jetting
- Preparing and submitting quotations
- Adhering to health and safety regulations
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years experience in drainage and/or plumbing
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Full UK driving licence
- Must supply own tools
- Available to work a minimum of 45 hours per week
What We Offer:
- High earning potential: OTE £60,000 £90,000
- Company-branded vehicle (chargeable)
- Uniform provided
- Congestion Charge and ULEZ costs covered
- Access to our supplier network for parts/materials
- Opportunities to progress to senior field-based roles
If you're a skilled and motivated drainage engineer looking for high earnings and flexible working within a respected and growing company, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your drainage career with United Drains.