Remedials​/Reactive HGV Drainage Engineer

Job Role:

Remedials/Reactive HGV Drainage Engineer

Location:

Gravesend, Kent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Hours:

Monday-Friday 08.00-18:00 (flexibility required) Job Type: Full time, Permanent Interaction recruitment has partnered with a nationwide infrastructure maintenance and sustainability company. Due to their exponential success and growth, they're actively seeking to onboard a drainage tanker operative with a HGV licence. If you're looking for a company offering strong career growth—this role could be ideal. The Duties Operate a jet vac combi unit up to 26 tonnes to complete reactive and remedial works.

Maintain the vehicle and all associated equipment to the highest standards. Carry out vacuum tanker operations and wastewater management. Ensure strict adherence to all health and safety policies, including safe systems of work for reactive HGV drainage operations. Attend reactive jobs promptly as they are assigned. Perform descale works on below-ground drainage systems, including line cleaning, root cutting, and confined space entry operations.

Empty and maintain external grease traps. Undertake extensive tanker extraction works across foul and surface water systems, pump stations, and petrol interceptors. Work alongside CCTV & Drainage teams to support surveys, inspections, fault finding, and detailed investigative works—providing practical solutions for client needs. Assist specialist teams with lining, patching, and rehabilitation works. The Benefits Support with gaining and renewing industry-required certifications.

Clear progression opportunities within the business. Overtime and on-call bonuses available. 24/7 worldwide accident cover. Life insurance included. Overtime paid at an enhanced rate. Ideal Candidate Minimum one year of experience in the drainage industry. Holds a Class 2 HGV licence as a minimum requirement. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail. Open to flexible working hours, sometimes as early as 2am and the occasional overnight stays.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius in or INDTE