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Drainage Engineer
South / South West
Permanent
£30,000 - £34,000 basic (doe) with vehicle, fuel card, overtime and on-call
The Company
My client is a company that specialises in complete drainage services to corporate clients managing mainly domestic and at times small commercial drainage failures. The company provides a quick and competitively priced response to their clients’ needs whether it be a simple blockage or a drain collapse. Due to recent expansion, they currently have an opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer located in and around the South West Regions.
Location of Drainage Engineers who will be considered/needed, can be in the following area postcodes - BS - SN - GU - SP - PO - RH - SG - MK - AL - OX - HP - NN
In this role, you will be expected to fulfil all drainage jobs to the required standards and the customer’s reasonable expectations. Full training and support will be provided but a strong background in drinage is essential (2 years experience preferred)
The Role
You will predominantly be site-based undertaking all drainage jobs whilst ensuring, where possible, that work is completed on the first visit. You will be able to confidently explain to customers what work you need to carry out ensuring you leave them with peace of mind and confidence in the company’s abilities. We are ideally looking for an experienced drainage engineer with a variety of qualifications such as Confined Spaces, High Pressure Water Jetting etc. Duties will include delivering a high-quality service to domestic and some commercial clients on a reactive and PPM basis. It is fundamental that applicants have a positive "can do" attitude and a flexible approach to hard work and travel.
Responsibilities
- Basic Groundworks, drain repairs and reinstatements.
- Internal and external blockage resolving experience - mainly at domestic properties (some commercial at times)
- CCTV Camera survey of drains, record defects and recommend necessary repairs and follow on remedial works.
- Complete paperwork and send it back to the office electronically using the company mobile phone.
- High Pressure Water Jetting skills are essential
The Requirements
- Candidates will have a background and experience working in the drainage sector
- Preferably have a CSCS card, High Pressure Water Jetting, Confined Spaces and other elated Drainage Industry tickets
- Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record and DVLA check.
The Rewards
The company are willing to pay a competitive starting salary of between £30,000 - £34,000 plus enhanced rate overtime, call-out and the opportunity to train with and develop your career with one of the region’s premium drainage specialists. A company vehicle will be supplied, and commission and overtime rates will also be paid.
