Drain Repair Engineer

Job Summary

Drain Repair Engineer covering Newcastle.

• Annual Salary: £32,381 - £36,353 (experience dependent)
• Annual Bonus: approx £2,000 - £2,500
• Pension Contribution: 5.5% (approx £1,781 - £1,999)
• Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate – up to £38,280 - £42,700
• Working hours:
  
  42.5 hrs per week, Mon‑Fri only, no on‑call work
• Door‑to‑door pay for driving time, no depot arrival required
• Limited stay‑aways; bonuses/annual leave for >3 overnight stays per quarter
• Leave: 22 days annual + 8 bank holidays, increases to 25 days in 5 years; extended bereavement, sickness, maternity/paternity leave

• Independently complete drain repairs to resolve customer issues.
• Confidently talk customers through the works, providing assurance.
• Communicate proactively with the Field Operations Team at HQ.
• Work effectively with other engineers in the team as required.

• Pipework replacement in excavations up to 2m, including trench shoring ability.
• Re‑lining (using air or water) and patch‑lining (using a packer).
• Use of CCTV camera, including recording and labeling.
• Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services and trace existing metallic supply.
• Reinstatement of surfaces including paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.

• Great at caring for customers.
• Confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges.
• Take pride in the high standard of work.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and take ownership.
• Looking for a stable place to build a long‑term career.
• Clear DBS and driving licence.

• Health plan with cashback for many services, including dentist, optician, physio for you and your children, and access to a 24‑Hour GP & gym discounts.
• Two company‑wide events per year and regular funded socials in your region.
• Focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country.
• £1,000 for successful employee referrals.
• Access to discounted mortgage & insurance services.

• Choice of quality uniform range & all PPE.
• Your own fully equipped vehicle that is not shared with others.
• Mobile phone.
• Fuel and trade cards to stock up when needed.
• Local storage sites & skips.
• Dedicated Field Operations Team to help with on‑site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements.