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Drainage Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 10 September 2025
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 October 2025
Location: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, HD1 1BA
Company: Vector Recruitment Solutions
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57839901

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Summary

Drainage Engineer Location: Ideally based based west yourkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week + overtime
Salary: £32,760 – £37,440 per year (depending on experience)
On-call: Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota required

About the Role Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit experienced Drainage Engineers to join our team. This is a hands-on role suitable for professionals with a background in both commercial/industrial and domestic drainage work.


You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving drainage issues, using high-pressure water jetting, CCTV inspection equipment, and carrying out minor repair works such as small excavations and lining or patching.

Key Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and resolve blockages across domestic and commercial sites

  • Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment

  • Conduct CCTV surveys and assessments

  • Carry out minor drainage repairs, including excavations, lining, and patching

  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with relevant regulations

  • Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota

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  • Complete job reports and documentation accurately

What We’re Looking For
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in the drainage industry (essential)

  • Experience with high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ card preferred)

  • Familiarity with CCTV drainage equipment

  • Ability to work on both domestic and commercial sites

  • Full UK driving licence (required)

  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check

  • Flexibility to work overtime and on-call

  • Strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering quality service
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Desirable (but not essential):

  • Confined Space certification

  • NRSWA qualification

  • Experience in small-scale excavation, lining, or patching

Benefits
  • Company vehicle

  • Pension scheme

  • On-site parking

  • Opportunities for overtime

  • Career development within a growing business

If you're a skilled drainage engineer looking for a new opportunity with a varied workload and long-term career prospects, we encourage you
to apply.

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