Drainage Engineer

Ksd Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK is seeking a Drainage Technician to carry out planned and reactive drainage tasks safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a full clean UK driving licence and experience with jetting equipment and drainage repair tools. This role includes working flexible hours and participating in an out-of-hours service on a rota basis. Training and company benefits are provided, including a company van and fuel card.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Company van and fuel card

Company branded uniform and PPE

Mobile phone and/or tablet

Qualifications

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in drainage maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive drainage tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve drainage issues.
• Perform maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in the 'out-of-hour service' on a rota basis.

Skills

Experience with jetting equipment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Timekeeping skills

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

CSCS Card or equivalent

Tools

CCTV camera equipment

Drainage repair tools

Handheld IT equipment

Job description

Company Overview

KSD Support Services Ltd is part of the KSD Group, a leading building maintenance and facilities management provider operating across the UK. The company delivers comprehensive FM services to a portfolio of prestigious clients, including major retail, hospitality, and commercial organisations such as Tesco and Stonegate Group.

Job Purpose

The main purpose of this role is to carry out planned and reactive drainage tasks safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This includes diagnosing and resolving drainage issues, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Duties:

• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects.
• Operate CCTV camera equipment.
• Complete drainage surveys and technical reports as necessary and to cascade all key data / photos to relevant personnel.
• Effectively diagnose and identify faults and failures with equipment and systems and provide effective solutions and escalate where necessary.
• Report repairs and carry out maintenance to sewage systems, drain/gullet cleaning, and pump stations etc.
• Clear blockages using high-pressure water jetting and other methods.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken e.g., completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job, taking site before and after photos.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards.
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.
• Participate in the 'out-of-hour service’ on a rota basis, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

Essential Requirements

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Be able to prioritise all allocated work sensibly and efficiently.
• Be a great team player as well as an ability to work on your own initiative.
• Experience using jetting equipment, CCTV survey systems, and drainage repair tools.
• Confident using handheld IT Equipment – Basic understanding of Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
• Full industry recognised qualification obtained to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• CSCS Card or equivalent.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in drainage maintenance (domestic, commercial, or industrial) would be beneficial.
• City and Guilds Confined Space certification.
• High-pressure water jetting qualification.
• First Aid certificate.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Working Hours

• The role will involve working a 45 hours per week. You must be flexible with working days/hours, working away, early starts, late finishes and some weekend work.
• The role will involve participating in providing an ‘out of hours service’ on a rota basis (1 week in every 6 weeks approx.). This will involve unsocial hours, weekends and public and bank holidays.
• Regular overtime available.

Benefits

Company Benefits:

Excellent training and development opportunities

• Company van and fuel card - business use only.

Company branded uniform and PPE.

Trade cards.

Mobile phone and/or tablet.

Paid 30-minute lunch break.