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HGV Drainage Engineer

Job in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent County, TN1, England, UK
Listing for: Vector Recruitment Solutions
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 - 21 GBP Hourly GBP 18.00 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer - Kent

We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
to join a growing drainage team working across commercial, domestic clients..

This is a hands-on, field-based role operating specialist jetting and vacuum equipment, supporting drainage maintenance and repair works across the network.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate, maintain, and service Jet Vac (Combi Unit) equipment
    in line with manufacturer service manuals
  • Drive and operate an
    HGV Class 2 Combi / Jetting vehicle
    safely and efficiently
  • Carry out high-pressure water jetting
    and vacuum excavation work
  • Clean and maintain drainage systems including:
    • Sewers and pipework
    • Interceptors
  • Work in and around confined spaces
    in accordance with safety procedures
  • Ensure full compliance with RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)and site safety rules
  • Complete all required waste documentation and duty-of-care paperwork
  • Communicate effectively with clients, site teams, and line managers
  • Work flexibly, including
    overtime and working away from home during the week
Health & Safety Responsibilities
  • Strict adherence to RAMS documentation on all sites
  • Safe operation of high-pressure water jetting and vacuum systems
  • Compliance with environmental waste handling regulations
  • Working safely in confined or high-risk environments
Qualifications & Experience Essential:
  • Valid
    HGV Class 2 (Category

    C) licence
  • Valid
    Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
  • Proven experience in
    drainage and jetting operations
  • Strong understanding of
    safe systems of work and RAMS compliance
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
  • Streetworks qualification
  • High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) certification
  • Confined Space training
  • First Aid qualification
  • Experience in
    patch lining / UV drain lining
Skills Required
  • Ability to operate specialist drainage equipment confidently
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
  • Willingness to carry out physically demanding outdoor work
  • Flexibility to work overtime and away from home when required
Pay & Benefits
  • £18.00- £21ph depending on experience- enhanced overtime rates
  • Regular overtime opportunities available
  • Stable, long-term role within a growing team
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