Drainage & Wastewater Engineer
£35,000 – £50,000 + Overtime (1.5x) + Genuine Career Progression
Location: Copthorne (RH10 3HZ) – Covering London & the South East
Looking for something more than "just another engineering job"?
If you're an experienced drainage, pump or wastewater engineer who's become fed up with doing the same work every day, we'd like to talk.
At Clearmasters, our engineers aren't just sent out to change parts and tick boxes.
They're trusted to diagnose problems, find solutions, make decisions and take pride in delivering quality work.
One day you could be fault-finding a sewage pump station.
The next you'll be servicing a treatment plant, carrying out CCTV investigations, repairing drainage systems or commissioning new equipment.
Every day is different.
If that's the type of engineering you enjoy, you'll fit right in.
About Clearmasters
Clearmasters is one of the South East's leading independent environmental service companies.
For over 20 years we've built our reputation on doing things properly.
We provide specialist services including:
- Sewage Treatment Plants
- Pump Stations
- Drainage
- CCTV Surveys
- High Pressure Water Jetting
- Drainage Installations & Repairs
- Liquid Waste Services
We work for homeowners, commercial businesses, schools, facilities management companies, developers and public sector organisations throughout London and the South East.
Our company continues to grow year after year, and we're investing heavily in our people, equipment and future.
Why Engineers Like Working Here
We know there are plenty of engineering jobs out there.
Here's why our engineers stay.
Real Variety
No repetitive servicing rounds.
No doing the same thing every day.
You'll work across drainage, pumps, treatment plants, CCTV, diagnostics and installations.
You're Trusted
We employ engineers—not parts changers.
We value people who enjoy fault finding, thinking for themselves and solving problems properly.
Quality Comes First
We're not interested in cutting corners.
We'd rather spend longer fixing something properly than rushing through jobs to hit unrealistic targets.
We Invest
- Modern vehicles.
- Professional equipment.
- Manufacturer training.
- Continuous development.
- As the company grows, so do our engineers.
You'll Be Part of a Team
We're a family-run business with a close-knit team.
Everyone is approachable.
Everyone supports each other.
Good work gets recognised.
What You'll Be Doing
Your work will include a mixture of:
- Servicing sewage treatment plants
- Pump station maintenance and repairs
- Electrical and mechanical fault finding
- Drain jetting
- CCTV surveys and drainage investigations
- Installing and upgrading pumping systems
- Drainage repairs and groundworks
- Emergency call-outs
- Planned preventative maintenance
Every week is different.
What We're Looking For
You don't need to know everything.
If you're experienced in two or more of the following, we'd like to hear from you.
- Drainage
- Pump Systems
- Sewage Treatment Plants
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Fault Finding
- CCTV Surveying
- Groundworks
We'll happily train the right engineer in areas they're less experienced with.
More important to us is attitude.
We're looking for someone who:
✔ Enjoys solving problems
✔ Takes pride in their workmanship
✔ Wants to keep learning
✔ Can work independently
✔ Is reliable and professional
✔ Enjoys working as part of a team
A full UK driving licence is essential.
What You'll Get
Salary: £35,000–£50,000 depending on experience
Plus:
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
- High-quality tools and equipment
- Company phone
- Uniform and PPE
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Ongoing manufacturer training
- Specialist technical training
- Long-term job security
- Clear career progression
Career Progression
We're not looking for someone to fill a vacancy.
We're looking for someone to build a career with us.
As we continue to grow, opportunities exist to progress into:
- Senior Technical Engineer
- Engineering Supervisor
- Technical Manager
- Operations Management
We promote from within whenever possible.
This Role Is Perfect For You If...
✓ You're good at fault finding and enjoy solving problems.
✓ You like variety rather than doing the same job every day.
✓ You enjoy technical engineering work.
✓ You take pride in doing things properly.
✓ You're looking for somewhere you can build a long-term career.
✓ You're fed up with feeling like "just another number."
We Don't Expect You To Know Everything
If you've built your career around drainage but would like to expand into pumps and treatment plants…
Or you're a pump engineer who'd like to broaden your skills into drainage…
We'll invest in your development.
We're interested in good engineers with the right attitude—not someone who already knows absolutely everything.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Because we work within the environmental and emergency services sector, some flexibility and overtime will occasionally be required.
Overtime is paid at 1.5x your hourly rate.
Join a Company That Invests in Engineers
If you're looking for a role where your experience is appreciated, your opinion matters and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and join a company where quality comes first, engineers are trusted, and no two days are ever the same.
Apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Company pension
- Overtime at 1.5x
- Uniform & PPE provided
- Specialist training
- Career progression
- Free on-site parking
- Company events
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crawley RH10 3HZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable taking part in an on-call rota and working occasional overtime?
Experience:
- drainage, wastewater or mechanical field engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- full UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
