Drainage Engineer

Job Overview

Drainage Operative - Ipswich - Permanent full-time (47.5 hrs per week). Competitive salary, enhanced overtime rates, and benefits.

The role supports the front-line drainage team attending site-based call-outs and resolving drainage blockages. It is physically demanding, requiring manual clearance of blockages, operating specialist equipment, and working outdoors in all conditions while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.

• Assist in the clearance of drainage blockages using jetting equipment, rods, and mechanical tools.
• Set up and operate equipment safely under supervision, including high-pressure water jetting and CCTV survey tools.
• Follow instructions from the Team Leader to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.
• Help with loading/unloading equipment and preparing vehicles for daily operations.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site contacts when required.
• Complete basic job records and reports as directed.
• Adhere to all health & safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Accurately record job details, findings, and actions taken using handheld devices or paperwork.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure all team members follow safe working practices.
• Maintain equipment and vehicles to a high standard, reporting faults or issues promptly.
• Work alongside clients to ensure that programmes are met such as the mis use programme via Anglian Water.

• Experience in manual labour or outdoor work.
• Willingness to work in physically demanding conditions and in all weather.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if required.
• Good team-working skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic understanding of health & safety practices.
• Full UK driving licence (or willingness to work towards one if required).
• Good communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Experience in drainage, construction, or utilities work.
• Familiarity with jetting equipment or CCTV drainage surveys.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary).
• Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support).
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and career progression opportunities.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.