Drain Engineer

Drain Engineer — Full Time with 1-in-4 Weeks On‑Call Rota

Experienced, qualified Drain Engineer required to join a busy field team delivering plumbing and drainage diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance. Permanent full-time role with a 1-in-4 weeks on‑call rota providing excellent variety, clear progression and a supportive, safety-first workplace.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve drainage faults using CCTV survey, high-pressure jetting, and manual inspections.
• Carry out planned maintenance, patch repairs, drain lining, excavation works and full replacements as required.
• Perform welding, basic plumbing, carpentry and assembly tasks to support site works.
• Operate and maintain company vans, pumps, jetters, CCTV rigs and hand and power tools.
• Complete accurate reports, site records, client-facing job sheets and timesheets on the same day.
• Liaise professionally with customers on site, escalating complex issues to the operations lead.
• Participate in emergency out-of-hours call-outs on the 1-in-4 weeks rota and follow on-call procedures.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures and report near-misses and defects.

Required skills and experience

• Proven drain/drainage engineering experience with CCTV, jetting and routine repairs.
• Full UK driving licence; CPCS or equivalent plant qualifications advantageous.
• Good practical welding and plumbing ability and strong competence with hand and power tools.
• Confident with measurements and basic site calculations.
• Clear, professional communication with customers and colleagues.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Experience with drain lining systems or trenchless repairs excavation and drain repairs.
• CSCS or industry-specific health and safety training.

Terms and benefits

• Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours typical) plus time for on-call duties and call-out work.
• On-call rota: 1 week on call every 4 weeks with agreed call-out pay.
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate plus enhanced call-out pay, overtime rates and weekly pay.
• Company vehicle , fuel card, tools allowance and PPE provided.
• Pension scheme, training , toolbox talks and safety-first culture.
• Opportunity to work on varied commercial and domestic projects across the local patch.

On‑call rota and expectations

• On-call rotation runs on a 1-in-4 weeks cycle.
• Engineer on call is expected to respond to emergency calls, attend site where required and complete necessary paperwork.
• Clear call-out payment structure, guaranteed minimum call payments.

How to apply

Send CV and brief covering note detailing relevant drainage experience, qualifications and availability to - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical skills check and interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Work Location: In person