Drainage Engineer – Field-Based
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year
Plus Commission Structure & Enhanced Overtime Rates
We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in a client-facing, field-based role. You’ll attend domestic and commercial properties, diagnose and resolve drainage issues, and represent the business professionally on-site.
Key Responsibilities
Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues using CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, rods, etc.
Carry out drain clearance, descaling, root cutting, patch lining, and minor excavations
Liaise directly with customers to explain issues and solutions
Identify and recommend additional work where appropriate
Maintain strict adherence to health and safety procedures (RAMS)
Contribute to brand reputation with excellent service and technical knowledge
Take part in an on-call rota to support 24/7 service deliveryWhat We’re Looking For
Minimum 1 year’s drainage experience (essential)
Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills
HPWJ certification preferred
Plumbing knowledge and/or drainage tanker experience (desirable)
Full, clean UK driving licence
CSCS card (preferred)
Comfortable using mobile apps and technology on-siteWhat We Offer
Competitive salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year
Commission structure for upselling and additional work
Enhanced overtime rates
All tools, uniform, vehicle, and equipment provided
Supportive, growing team with long-term career opportunitiesTo apply, please apply within or contact Lauren Botting at
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