Drainage Engineer

Up to £30,000 - £45,500 DOE OTE

Metro Rod works with the likes of Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast‑growing, dynamic business and part of the ever‑expanding Franchise Brands group.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We have been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we’re proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction.

Major companies and leading high‑street names trust us to handle all their regular drain maintenance, and we’ll bring the same high standards of service to tackle any blockage.

Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands are also Willow Pumps and Filta, two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one‑stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.

Metro Rod Bournemouth are now looking for a dedicated and technically skilled individual who wants to develop their engineering career within this sector and who is committed to providing exceptional levels of 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 our business.

The role itself will provide a wide range of emergency and contracted services to both commercial and domestic customers.

• Carry out a range of services related to tankers, cleaning, clearance, repair and maintenance of customers’ drains
• Deliver an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
• Ensure work is carried out 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 tailored internal/client systems and applications
• Communicate effectively with clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service at all times
• Commit to working for a 24/7, 365 service provider – may involve on‑call rota or occasional unsociable hours

• Experience in drainage essential – minimum of 2 years
• High‑pressure water jetting experience
• CSCS certification
• Experience with CCTV surveys and lining an advantage
• Positive, flexible, can‑do attitude
• Willingness to be part of an exciting, growing, and progressive business with an increasingly formidable brand presence
• Willingness to work occasional/unsociable hours
• Full UK driving licence
• MUST live in the Dorset area

• Positive team environment and development of 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