Job Title: Drainage Engineer
Location: Covering a 100-mile radius of Swindon
Salary: £36,400 – £44,200 (depending on experience) + Bonuses + Overtime
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 18:00
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us:
United Drains is one of the UK’s leading commercial plumbing and drainage companies, now operating across the country. We specialise in delivering high-quality drainage and plumbing services to commercial clients nationwide. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit experienced and skilled Drainage Engineers to join our team.
Role Overview:
We are seeking hands-on, reliable, and proactive Drainage Engineers with a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience. The successful candidate will be confident working independently and as part of a team, delivering high-quality drainage solutions across a wide range of commercial sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Unblocking drains and carrying out fault-finding
* Conducting CCTV drainage surveys and compiling reports
* Performing high-pressure water jetting
* Carrying out drain excavations and installations
* Basic plumbing repairs and maintenance
* Preparing and submitting quotations
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety regulations
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years' experience in drainage engineering
* Proficient in drain laying, CCTV surveys, jetting, and quoting
* Strong technical and problem-solving skills
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Full UK driving licence (required)
* Willingness to work overtime and occasional call-outs
* Minimum availability of 45 hours per week
* Clean DBS
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary: £36,400 – £44,200 (based on experience)
* Performance-related bonus scheme
* Overtime at double time
* Weekend call out paid double time
* Company-branded vehicle
* Full uniform and PPE provided
* 20 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Ongoing training and career development
* Progression opportunities into senior field-based roles
* Friendly, supportive team and working environment
If you’re a skilled and motivated Drainage Engineer looking for a long-term career with a reputable and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years' experience in drainage engineering
* Proficient in drain laying, CCTV surveys, jetting, and quoting
* Strong technical and problem-solving skills
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Full UK driving licence (required)
* Willingness to work overtime and occasional call-outs
* Minimum availability of 45 hours per week
* Clean DBS