Drainage & Utility Operative Salary: £29,000–£33,000 per annum (Average Earnings £37,000-£42,000) Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Hours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours Callout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135–£150 per week + callout bonus Job Type: Full Time, Permanent A well‑established engineering services company is seeking a Drainage Operative to support routine and reactive drainage works across industrial and commercial sites. This position suits a hands-on individual with experience in drainage, utilities, construction, or general labouring who is looking to progress within a specialist engineering environment. Benefits 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 total) Annual leave paid at an average of hours / overtime worked Clear training & development pathways with opportunities to upskill into JetVac Operations, CCTV Surveying, Confined Space, and more Company pension + enhanced benefits (private healthcare, life assurance x4/x5, employee assistance programme, private medical appointments) High street vouchers & discount schemes across major UK retailers Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate + callout bonuses (average £2,000 per year) Average of 10 hours overtime available weekly Key Responsibilities Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, and unblocking of drainage ...