Drainage Engineer - Portsmouth

Drainage Engineer

Portsmouth and surrounding areas

Permanent

GBP29,000 - GBP32,000 (DOE) + Company Vehicle + Bonus / Benefits

The Client

My client is a company that specialises in complete drainage and plumbing services to corporate clients managing domestic and small commercial drainage failures. The company provides a quick and competitively priced response to their clients needs whether it be a simple blockage, a drain collapse or a burst water pipe.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and resolve all drainage works in domestic & commercial properties (internal and external)
• Carry out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of customer s drains internal and external
• High pressure water jetting
• CCTV surveys to trace and locate blockages
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Operate in accordance with H&S and Quality procedures
• Accurately record work details via internal and client systems
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided

The Requirements

• You must have an excellent background in the drainage sector.
• Basic plumbing skills are an advantage.
• Relevant in-date drainage tickets, such as HPWJ, Confined Spaces are very desirable.
• CCTV camera investigation knowledge very desirable
• Knowledge and capability of drain repair works (patching / lining / reinstatement works) would be an advantage.
• You will be required to work emergency on call 1 week in 4 Monday to Monday (from 5pm)
• Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record and DVLA check due to client work premises.
• Full UK driving licence, no more than 6 points.

The Rewards

• Company vehicle (take home) plus fuel card and tools
• Uncapped bonus/commission structure
• 28 days Annual Leave
• Pension
• Overtime rate is time and a half, Sunday and bank holiday double time (Working a Bank holiday on call also gives a day in lieu)
• The on-call rota is 1 in 4 as a contractual minimum soon to be 1 in 5
• The on-call pay is 25% of the labour element of the job, the average hourly on call is around GBP23.00 p/h

• The opportunity to train with and develop your career with one of the region s premium drainages specialists