Drainage Engineer

Portsmouth area

Up to £27,000 - £33,000 DOE, plus overtime, benefits and ongoing training.

Metro Rod works with Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more across FM, social housing, property management, retail, industrial and leisure sectors. Founded in 1983, we are a fast‑growing, dynamic business that is part of the Franchise Brands group.

Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. Over 60 franchisees cover a wide geographical area across the UK. We have been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years, earning a reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high‑street names trust us for regular drain maintenance.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands are also Willow Pumps and Filta, expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions.

Metro Rod Bournemouth are looking for dedicated and technically skilled individuals who want to develop their engineering careers within this sector and are committed to providing exceptional service to our valued, high‑profile customers. We will work with you from the outset to establish the optimum working pattern that suits your needs as well as those of the business. The role will provide a wide range of emergency and contracted services to both commercial and domestic customers.

• Carry out a range of services associated with tankers, cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of customer drains
• Deliver an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Work in accordance with H&S and Quality Assurance procedures
• Maintain your branded company service vehicle and equipment to the highest standards
• Accurately record work/job details via bespoke internal/client systems and applications
• Communicate effectively with clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service at all times
• Commitment to working for a 24/7, 365 service provider – may involve on‑call rosters or occasional unsociable hours

• Experience in drainage essential – minimum of 2 years
• High‑pressure water jetting experience
• CSCS qualification
• Experience with CCTV surveys and lining an advantage
• Positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Willingness to work occasional or unsociable hours
• Full UK driving licence
• MUST live in the Dorset area

• Work in a positive team environment and develop your technical skills
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Auto‑enrolment pension
• Van/mobile and uniform, PPE provided
• Structured approach to training and development
• Formal apprenticeship courses available via our certified provider ITOL