Drain Repair Engineer
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We’re looking for a Drain Repair Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Potters Bar. Our total package is worth £36,412 – £40,603 without 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. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.
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
Overtime
* Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 – £42,700
Working Hours
* 42.5hrs per week, Mon‑Fri only & NO on‑call work
* We pay door‑to‑door including all driving time
* Go straight to your job from home – you don't 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
* AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service
* Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity/paternity leave
Benefits
* Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24‑Hour GP & gym discounts
* 2 company‑wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region
* A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country
* £1,000 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 so you can stock up when you need
* 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
Role
* Independently completing drain repairs to solve our customer's issue
* Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind
* Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ
* Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
Preferred Experience
* Pipework replacement in excavations up to 2m (including trench shoring ability)
* 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 inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.
You’ll be a great fit for Auger if
* You are great at caring for customers
* You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges
* You take pride in the high standard of your work
* You are enthusiastic, self‑motivated and like to take ownership
* You are looking for a stable place to build a long‑term career
* You have a clear DBS & driving licence
Interview process
* Stage 1 – Short 15 min phone call with our HR team
* Stage 2 – Interview with management via Teams
For further information please visit our website – www.auger.co.uk
Seniority level – Entry level
Employment type – Other
Job function – Management and Manufacturing
Industries – Insurance
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