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Drainage Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 19 November 2025
Salary: £28,000 to £38,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 December 2025
Location: Stockport, North West, M18 7HD
Company: Vector Recruitment Solutions
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 58518582

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Summary

Drainage Engineer – Field-Based
Location: Stockport
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year plus commission, OTE £38,000 pa

We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in a client-facing, field-based role. You’ll attend domestic and commercial properties, diagnose and resolve drainage issues, and represent the business professionally on-site.

Key Responsibilities

- Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs
- Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues using CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, rods, etc.
- Carry out drain clearance, descaling, root cutting, patch lining, and minor excavations
- Liaise directly with customers to explain issues and solutions
- Identify and recommend additional work where appropriate
- Maintain strict adherence to health and safety procedures
- Contribute to brand reputation with excellent service and technical knowledge
- Take part in an on-call rota to support 24/7 service delivery

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum 1 year’s drainage experience (essential)
- Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills
- HPWJ certification preferred
- Plumbing knowledge and/or drainage tanker experience (desirable)
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- CSCS card (preferred)
- Comfortable using mobile apps and technology on-site

What We Offer

- £28,000 – £30,000 per year basic salary plus performance-based bonuses
- On target earnings £38,000 pa
- All tools, uniform, vehicle, and equipment provided
- Supportive, growing team with long-term career opportunities

Please apply or contact Lauren Botting at 01737 452 505 for more information.

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