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Drainage Engineer

Recruitment Helpline LtdExeter, Devon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a well-established company

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Basic Pay of £35,000 per year but with commission and other add-ons this could exceed £41,000 OTE if targets are met.

Location: Devon, Exeter.

About The Role:

The company have a vacancy for an Experienced Drainage Engineer to join their growing team.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and capable of working to a very high standard with experience of carrying out all aspects of commercial, Industrial and domestic drain jetting / unblocks internal and external / repairs.

You will also have a good understanding of safe working practices and possess excellent customer skills. Call out and out of hours work will be required at times.

They are looking for a confident, skilled, and dedicated drainage engineer who embodies the following qualities:

Candidate Requirements:

Expertise in diagnosing and resolving internal and external blockages

Experienced in CCTV drainage surveys using Wincan

Experience with high-pressure water jetting equipment

Experience with patch repairs, lining and excavations

Good understanding of health and safety regulations and practices

Basic plumbing skills, including replacing taps and repairing toilets

Four years experience in Drainage

Personal Attributes:

A positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

High attention to detail and pride in your work

Outstanding customer service skills

Team player who collaborates effectively

Flexible with working hours and willing to participate in the on-call rota (currently 1/3)

Valid full driving license (max 6 points)

Willing to undergo a DBS check

Company Benefits:

Fully equipped van for work

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Company phone

28 days holiday, including bank holidays

Company events

On-site parking

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.



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