Drainage Engineer / Operative
Full Time, 40 Hours
Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 17.00
Friday – 08.00 – 14.00
Join a longstanding, reputable family-run business with a proven track record of delivering high-quality building and property services to local authorities and housing associations. Based in Stockton-on-Tees, we are committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, and fostering a positive work environment where all employees can thrive.
As a Drainage Engineer/Operative you will be required to carry out a range of services associated with cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance, pipe lining and patch repair works of both domestic and commercial drainage (including both reactive & planned works) in and around the North East area and to deliver a high standard of customer service and technical expertise whilst maintaining a high standard in regards to the company, your vehicle and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Duties are to include but not limited to:
- Clearing blockages including toilets, sinks and hand basins, urinals, baths, manholes, gullies and mainline drains.
- Carrying out and compiling/coding CCTV drain surveys.
- Accurately recording job details via internal and client job management systems.
- Weekly call out work and overtime will apply.
- Undertake works to a high standard on a first-time fix basis where possible.
- Communicating effectively with clients, customer and office team on a daily basis to ensure excellent customer service is always provided.
- Take part in company call out rota
- Repair work such as Install Patch Liners, pipe lining etc
General Responsibilities
- We are committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation.
- To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
- General housekeeping and day to day maintenance of vehicle and plant & equipment allocated to employee
Personal Attributes
- Professional, adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Confident communicator who can engage effectively with operatives, managers, clients and partners.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Organised, structured and calm under pressure
- Show commitment and enthusiasm for the task in hand;
- Work independently as well as part of a team
Experience & Qualifications
- Engineers must have at least 5 years industry experience;
- Hold a full clean UK driving licence;
- High pressure water jetting (HPWJ)
- CS1 – (Medium Risk) Confined Space Entry and Entry Control
- Level 2 Award in Working in Medium Risk Confined Spaces (6160-02)
- CCTV surveys;
- Plumbing skills
- Demonstrate technical knowledge and competency with regard to all aspects of drainage;
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full expensed covered company vehicle
- Company mobile phone;
- Generous pension scheme
- Profit sharing scheme
- Employee of the Month bonus scheme
- £300 annual training allowance (pro-rata)
- Regular skills training and development opportunities
- Health & Safety training
- Free breakfast every month
- Free onsite parking
- Full uniform including PPE provided;
Remuneration & Contract:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000 per annum Plus Call Out Rate
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
