Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A national drainage services provider in Scotland seeks a Drainage Engineer to conduct cleaning and maintenance of drains. Responsibilities include operating high-pressure water jetting equipment, providing exceptional customer service, and working as part of an on-call rota. Ideal candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and be willing to work unsociable hours. The position offers personal development, a company van, fuel card, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Ongoing training

Company Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience with high-pressure water jetting and CCTV Surveying beneficial.
• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Ability to work unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services associated with cleaning and maintenance of drains.
• Operate High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment safely.
• Communicate effectively with clients to provide excellent customer service.
• Be part of an on-call rota for 24/7 service.

Skills

High pressure water jetting

Excellent problem-solving ability

Technical knowledge

Confined space entry experience

Job description

Overview

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Glasgow
Salary £33K basic plus door to door paid overtime, plus £50 per job for additional work brought in
To cover FK, EH, KY and TD postcode areas
8-5pm with on-call rota (1 in 8 weekends including bank holidays)

Metro Rod work with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, 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 apps
• Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided
• 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 the business needs

What are we looking for?

• High pressure water jetting and CCTV Surveying with experience in commercial drainage beneficial but not essential as full training provided for the right candidate
• Confined space entry experience
• CSCS tickets
• 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 UK driving licence
• Must be able to cover the areas mentioned above

What you will 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