Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage services provider in the UK seeks a Drainage Engineer to deliver high-quality maintenance services. This role involves operating high-pressure water jetting equipment, conducting surveys, and maintaining excellent customer service standards. Candidates should have drainage experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a full clean UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including personal development and a company van.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Company Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Benefits scheme with discounts at various retailers

Ongoing Health & Safety training

Qualifications

• Ideally previous reactive drainage experience within a commercial/domestic setting.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of drains.
• Operate High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment safely.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues on services provided.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Technical knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Drainage Engineer>

>Metro Rod

Merseyside, Liverpool area

Salary negotiable DOE plus overtime and on-call.

Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We’ve been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

What does it entail?

• Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of our customers’ drains
• Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
• Carrying out surveys
• Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and applications
• Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times
• Being part of an on-call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year. This would be one week in four– variable according to business needs

What experience do we look for?

Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous reactive drainage experience within a commercial and domestic setting however, we are open to the following:

• Previous experience working on-site in a construction/ground working/civils environment
• Excellent problem-solving ability with sound technical knowledge
• Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
• Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
• Be willing to work some unsociable hours
• Full clean UK driving licence

What will you receive?

• Personal development
• Company van and fuel card
• Branded uniform
• Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
• #Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more
• Company Pension
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Sunday working hours paid at double time