Drainage Engineer

HGV Class 2 Driver / Drainage Engineer

Location:

Leicester Area
Salary: £17.15 per hour (≈£37,500+ per annum plus overtime, call‑outs and bonuses)
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 06:00–18:00 (Days)

We are partnering with a long‑established specialist services organisation to recruit HGV Class 2 Drivers/Drainage Operatives for their expanding operation in the Leicester area. This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity offering excellent job security, structured shifts, and long‑term career progression within a supportive, people‑focused business.

The organisation has a strong reputation in its sector, significant investment in modern equipment, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, training, and development.

As an HGV Class 2 Driver / Drainage Operative, you will support specialist tanker, CCTV and jetting operations across reactive and planned works for a varied customer base. This is a hands‑on, operational role suited to someone reliable, flexible, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Operating HGV Class 2 vehicles for drainage, tanker and specialist services.
• Supporting reactive and planned drainage, jetting and CCTV works.
• Working safely on site and following company procedures and industry regulations.
• Carrying out basic operational tasks and assisting engineers as required.
• Representing the business professionally with customers and stakeholders.
• Completing job paperwork and using specialist technical equipment.

Full training will be provided for candidates who may not have direct drainage experience but hold the relevant driving licence and demonstrate the right attitude.

• Valid HGV Class 2 licence (Class 1 considered with the right experience).
• Flexible, committed, and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work under supervision and on your own initiative.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn specialist drainage and tanker operations.

• Guaranteed 48‑hour weekly contract on a structured 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Company pension and death in service cover.
• Enhanced annual leave with service.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Paid training and induction, including industry certifications.
• State‑of‑the‑art technical equipment and full PPE provided.
• Paid call‑outs, overtime and bonus opportunities.
• Career progression and long‑term job security within a stable organisation.
• Company events, referral scheme and free on‑site parking.
• Average holiday pay (reflecting overtime earnings).

This is a permanent role within a growing operation that values safety, teamwork, and employee development.