Drainage Engineer

Job Description

Rhino Recruitment are hiring experienced and dependable engineers to carry out drainage unblocking, CCTV surveys, and no‑dig drain lining repairs across domestic, commercial, and industrial sites. This is a hands‑on role focused on fault diagnosis, effective repairs, and delivering excellent service to customers on site.

Pay: £16‑£17 per hour (Although can be negotiated depending on experience).

Contract: Temp‑Perm (12‑Week Temporary period acting as Probation).

• Respond to call‑outs for blocked drains, toilets, and sewers
• Use high‑pressure water jetting to clear blockages
• Carry out CCTV drainage surveys and identify faults
• Install patch lining and full‑length drain lining systems
• Prepare pipework for lining, including cleaning and descaling
• Identify defects such as cracks, root ingress, and collapses
• Explain findings and solutions clearly to customers
• Complete job reports, photos, and required documentation
• Follow health & safety procedures and industry standards
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles

• Clean driving licence
• Abrasive wheel training
• Ability to use high‑pressure water jetting unit correctly and safely;
  Jetting card preferred
• Ability to use a CCTV survey unit and record defects
• Ability to record drainage defects and recommend remedial works
• Ability to draw drainage plan showing drains that have been surveyed
• Ability to use a CAT and Genny to trace drainage runs and services for safe excavation works
• Able to undertake excavation and pipe replacement work
• Able to reinstate all standard surfaces (i.e., concrete, slabs, cold‑lay tarmac)
• Able to install patch liner both straight and radial
• Able to carry out lining installation works of diameters 100mm and 150mm

• Deep excavation and shuttering works
• 360 excavator licence
• First aid
• CSCS card
• Water leak location and repairs

• Field‑based role covering multiple sites
• Outdoor work in all weather
• Emergency, evening, or weekend call‑outs may be required
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunity after a successful 12‑week period
• Company vehicle, tools & PPE provided
• Overtime, call‑out pay, and ongoing training