Job Summary
Drainage Blockage Engineer
Pay: £14.50 – £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
Plus enhanced overtime rates and additional on-call payments
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Blyth, Northumberland
About Us
Aimrange NE Limited is a well-established Blyth-based business delivering high-quality drainage solutions across a diverse range of clients throughout the North East.
Our work spans domestic and commercial customers and includes substantial contracts with local authorities, schools, care and residential homes, and prison facilities.
At the heart of Aimrange are our five core values: Genuine, Respectful, Professional, Determined and Committed. These values underpin the way we work with our customers, our colleagues and each other.
The Role
We are looking for a Drainage Blockage Engineer to join our established team.
This is an important operational role involving the delivery of planned and emergency drainage services across a variety of customer sites. You will be responsible for attending blockage calls, identifying the problem and, wherever possible, resolving the issue on the first visit.
The role requires flexibility and includes participation in an on-call rota of 1 week in every 3, covering seven days. All hours worked when called out are paid at the appropriate enhanced rate, in addition to on-call payments.
Key Duties
As a Drainage Blockage Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Working standard day-shift hours of 8.00am to 4.30pm, with a requirement to work rotational twilight shifts of 4.00pm to midnight where required.
- Working to a daily planner, issued by the Aimrange office, detailing start times, customer locations and job requirements.
- Attending planned and emergency drainage blockage calls within required response times.
- Diagnosing drainage problems and aiming to achieve an effective first-time resolution wherever possible.
- Completing job cards for every attendance, providing full and accurate details of the problem, action taken and any further work required.
- Ensuring completed job information is returned promptly to enable follow-up action and invoicing.
- Taking responsibility for the cleanliness and general care of your allocated company vehicle and equipment.
- Driving and parking company vehicles safely, carefully and considerately.
- Treating customers, colleagues and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
- Working safely and in accordance with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
On-Call & Enhanced Payments
The role participates in a 1-in-3-week on-call rota, covering seven days.
In addition to your normal pay, the current on-call payments are:
- Monday to Friday: £15 per day – £75 in total
- Saturday: £30
- Sunday: £45
- Bank Holiday: £60
All hours worked when called out are paid separately at the applicable enhanced rate.
Hours worked above 40 hours attract enhanced overtime payments, with rates including time-and-a-half, double time and treble time, depending on when the additional hours are worked.
About You
Previous experience in emergency drainage/blockage work would be preferred. However, we are also interested in candidates who can demonstrate the right practical ability, attitude and commitment to the role.
You should have:
- A full, valid UK driving licence.
- Previous drainage/blockage experience, ideally within an emergency or reactive environment.
- Good practical problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A strong commitment to safe working practices.
- A professional and respectful approach when working at customer premises.
- A CSCS card would be beneficial.
Working Hours & Benefits
- 40-hour working week
- Basic rate of £14.50 – £16.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Enhanced overtime rates for hours worked above 40 hours
- Additional payments for participation in the on-call rota
- 1-in-3-week on-call rota
- 28 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Company pension
- Company vehicle for work purposes
- Training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive, established team environment
If you are an experienced drainage engineer looking for a permanent role with an established North East business, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply now to join the Aimrange team and help us continue to deliver a professional and reliable drainage service to our customers across the North East.
Pay: £14.50-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
