Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Cumbria
Location - Carlisle
Salary – DOE plus overtime, on-call & benefits
Metro Rod work with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, 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.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who thrives in both reactive drainage work and planned civils projects. If you enjoy problem-solving on-site and want to be part of a supportive, fast-paced business, we want to hear from you!
What does it entail?
You’ll be working across a mix of emergency callouts and scheduled works, including:
- Responding to reactive drainage issues (blockages, backups, faults)
- High-pressure water jetting and drain clearance
- CCTV surveys and fault diagnosis
- Carrying out repairs, excavations, and small civils works
- Installing and replacing drainage systems
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
- Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and applications
- Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times
What experience do we look for?
- Proven experience in reactive drainage and civils/drainage repairs
- Strong knowledge of drainage systems and fault finding
- Experience with excavation and reinstatement works
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Streetworks (NRSWA) and/or confined space training (desirable)
- Must live in the Carlisle area
What will you receive?
- Personal development
- Company van and fuel card
- Branded uniform
- Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
- Company Pension
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
