Drain Repair Engineer
Join to apply for the Drain Repair Engineer role at Auger. We are looking for an experienced engineer to cover Gloucester. The total package is worth £36,412 - £40,603 before overtime.
About Auger
We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing ‘whatever it takes’ for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. We are recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
Salary & Financials
* Starting Salary – £32,381 – £36,353 dependent on experience
* Annual Bonus – approx £2,000 – £2,500
* 5.5% Pension Contribution – approx £1,781 – £1,999
* Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate (e.g., 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 – £42,700)
Working Hours
* 42.5 hrs per week, Monday‑Friday only – NO on‑call work
* We pay door‑to‑door including all driving time
* Go straight to your job from home – you do not have to report to a depot or yard first
* Limited stay‑aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
Leave
* 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* Annual leave increases to 25 days within 5 years of service
* Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity/paternity leave
Benefits
* Health plan with cashback for services including dentist, optician and physiotherapy for you and your children, plus access to a 24‑hour GP & gym discounts
* 2 company‑wide events per year and regular funded socials in your region
* Focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
* £1,000 referral bonus for successful employee referrals
* Access to discounted mortgage & insurance services
What We Provide
* A choice of our quality uniform range & all PPE
* Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn’t shared with others
* Mobile phone, fuel and trade cards to stock up when needed
* Local storage sites & skips
* A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on‑site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The Role
* Independently complete drain repairs to solve the customer’s issue
* Confidently talk customers through the works, giving them peace of mind
* Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
* Work effectively with other engineers in the team as required
Preferred Experience
* Pipework replacement in excavations up to 2m (including trench shoring)
* Re‑lining (using air or water) and patch‑lining (using a packer)
* Use of CCTV camera, including recording & labelling
* Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services & trace existing metallic supply
* Reinstatement of surfaces including paving slabs, block paving, cold‑lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
What Makes You a Great Fit
* Great at caring for customers
* Confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
* Pride in high‑standard work
* Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and ownership‑oriented
* Looking for a stable place to build a long‑term career
* Clear DBS & driving licence
Interview Process
* Stage 1 – Short 15‑minute phone call with our HR team
* Stage 2 – Interview with management via Teams
For further information please visit our website: www.auger.co.uk
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