Job Description
HGV Drainage Engineer Nights and Working Away
Location: North West England
Pay: Expected earnings £65,000 - £70,000+ pa
Contract Type: Permanent
Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing drainage contractor in the North West, who are looking to add experienced HGV Drainage Engineers / Jet Vac Operators to their professional field team due to continued expansion.
This is a hands‑on role suited to engineers who are comfortable working away from home and undertaking night work, offering stable hours, long‑term employment and strong earning potential.
The Role
* Operate an HGV Drainage / Jet Vac Unit on a variety of sites
* Carry out high‑pressure water jetting and drainage maintenance works
* Attend daily site visits delivering planned and reactive services
* Support CCTV and Drainage Survey teams during inspections and investigations
* Accurately complete job records and service documentation
* Liaise with clients and internal teams to report findings and recommend solutions
* Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Hours & Travel
* Monday to Friday
* Minimum 50 paid hours per week
* 90% night work
* 90% working away from home
About You
* Proven experience driving and operating Combi Units / Jet Vacs
* HGV Class 2 Licence and CPC
* Happy with night work and travel as part of the role
* Strong awareness of health & safety and site procedures
* Professional, reliable, and customer‑focused
Pay & Benefits
* Days: £15.00 – £17.00 per hour
* Nights: £20.00 – £22.67 per hour, plus additional enhancements
* Overtime paid at enhanced rates (time and a third to double time)
* Working away subsistence allowance
* Expected earnings £65,000 - £70,000+ per year
* 30 days holiday
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Drainage Engineer looking for steady work, strong team support, and long‑term career prospects.
Apply now or contact Lauren on 01737 452505 to discuss the role in more detail.
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