Reactive Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer

Basic salary up to £42,900 per annum, with an average of £10,000 additional with overtime, plus progression opportunities, pension and annual leave.

Location:

London / Gravesend

Employment:
Full Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday (5x shifts per week).

• Attend reactive emergency call outs to clear internal above ground blockages, including soil stacks, floats lines and small bore pipework.
• Leak tracing and investigation on above ground water services.
• Repair leaks on water services in service voids and risers.
• Remove and replace small bore waste pipe on pot wash sinks, basins, urinals etc.
• Replace mixer taps, wash down taps and spray guns.
• Replace toilet float lines and stack pipework.
• Remove and install cast iron soil pipework.
• Assist drainage operatives with cutting in pipe access to support blockage clearance and investigation works.
• Assist other plumbing operatives with quoted works which will consist of both small reactive works and large internal above ground drainage replacements.
• Support drainage operatives with internal drain descales.
• Use CCTV equipment to support leak investigation.
• Take water samples to confirm source of leaks.
• Support excavation teams with repairs on below ground water mains.
• Perform extensive descale works for above and below ground drainage, including small bore and stack pipework internally via HPWJ, electromechanical milling machine and hand coring machine.
• Conduct CCTV surveys, inspections and detailed investigation works involving fault finding and providing practical solutions for client’s needs.
• Generally support drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise.

• 3 years drainage experience.
• 2 years plumbing experience.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Willingness to support drainage related plumbing works.
• Experience working on commercial properties.
• Strong work ethic, good communication and problem solving skills.
• Strong team player.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the role.
• Self‑motivation, discipline, and serious attitude towards health and safety.
• Attention to detail and customer focused attitude.

Salary:
Up to £42,900 per annum, with average overtime pay of £10,000 per year, pension, annual leave and progression opportunities.