Job Description
Drainage Technician (Class 1/2 JetVac Driving)Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per hour (Average Earnings of £40,000-£43,000pa)Location: Durham, County DurhamHours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish TimesOvertime: Paid at 1.5x after 40 hoursCallout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135–£150 per week + callout bonusJob Type: Full Time, PermanentA well-established engineering service provider is seeking an experienced JetVac Driver (Class 1 or 2) to support planned and reactive drainage operations across commercial and industrial sites. This role suits a professional driver with experience operating JetVac / Tanker units, performing drainage clearance, and ensuring safe, compliant site work.Benefits22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 total)Annual leave paid at an average of hours / overtime workedClear progression routes with training & development opportunitiesCompany vehicle and fuel card providedCompany pension + wider benefits (private healthcare, life assurance x4/x5, employee assistance programme, private medical appointments)High street vouchers & UK retail discountsOvertime paid at 1.5x hourly rate + callout bonuses (average £2,000 per year)Average of 10 hours overtime available weeklyKey ResponsibilitiesOperate JetVac / tanker vehicles to carry out drainage clearance, unblocking, and cleaning operations.Attend planned and reactive service jobs across industrial & commercial sites.Perform safe jetting, vacuuming, and removal of waste from drainage systems, interceptors, chambers, and pipework.Complete site risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.Accurately update job information via PDA and complete all associated paperwork.Communicate with site teams and clients, providing clear updates and maintaining professional conduct at all times.What We're Looking ForExperience operating JetVac, combi-unit, or tanker vehicles (essential).Valid Class 1 or Class 2 licence + CPC + Digi Card.Strong understanding of drainage, wastewater, or industrial cleaning operations.Confident working independently in a mobile field-based role.Flexible approach with ability to support emergency call-outs.Good awareness of safety practices and environmental compliance.Willingness to travel and work varied site environments.Similar Job TitlesJetVac Operator, Drainage Driver, Tanker Driver, Wastewater Operator, Class 2 Jetting Engineer, Drainage Technician, Combi Unit Driver, Industrial Services Driver, Class 1 Driver (Drainage)Interested?Interaction Recruitment support clients and candidates across Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and more throughout the UK, offering both temporary and permanent solutions.For further information or to discuss similar opportunities, contact Graham on 01914161259 or emailINDNETPBN1_UKTJ