Jetting Operative / Drainage Engineer

Role: Jetting Operative / Drainage Engineer
Location: Field-Based – North Wales, West Midlands, Staffordshire and surrounding areas
Salary: £30,399 to £33,048 per annum (depending on experience) + overtime opportunities
Role Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced Jetter who feels like you're always on call and simply living to work? Are you seeking a better work-life balance and benefits package with a company that really does care about you and your engagement at work? If that sounds like you, how does working 37 hours a week with no stand-by and 25 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays AND your birthday off sound? On top of this, we've got a health cashback plan for you and your family, critical illness and sickness cover, PLUS enhanced family leave benefits to make sure you can prioritise what's important to you, not to mention a whole host of other fantastic benefits.

What's more, this role is based within our tight-knit Operations & Maintenance Blockbuster team whose purpose is to keep our wastewater networks flowing freely. In this position, you'll be responsible for busting through blockages in your region's networks by using your know-how and our specialised jetting equipment.

This is a field-based role with travel across North Wales, Staffordshire, Shropshire and West Midlands where you'll be working alone and as part of a team. You'll ideally live in Telford, Shrewsbury or Stafford which will give you a great base for travelling around the region.

You'll be comfortable working in a multi-site role and you'll enjoy finding fixes to problems that arise as part of your day-to-day role. If you are looking for a company with a great culture, supportive colleagues and varied role, this could be YOUR ideal next career move!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering our reactive and proactive operations and maintenance plans across our wastewater network
• Inspecting wastewater systems using various technological tools such as CCTV to identify cause and location of blockages
• Safely using high-pressure water jetting equipment to release blockages in drains, sewers and pipelines
• Performing low-level fixes and installing ‘cured-in-place pipe' (CIPP) repairs
• Communicating effectively with customers to explain the importance and need of the work being carried out in a non-technical way
• Using mobile IT devices to document your findings such as blockage cause, remedial works undertaken and any further action required

What You'll Bring:

• Experience of high-pressure jetting equipment is essential
• Plumbing and/or drainage maintenance experience is highly advantageous
• Good level of IT literacy with mobile devices, software packages, accurate data entry and Microsoft Office to receive work orders and log job progress
• A good level of general fitness to allow you to work in confined spaces and in all weather conditions
• Excellent and adaptable communication skills for working with your immediate team, the wider business and with our customers

Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must meet the UK Security Vetting requirements for the role which includes a full background check and be a full-time resident for a minimum of 5 years.In addition, you must possess a full, valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a van and towing a trailer, though training can be given if required.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About The Company

Ancala Water Services own and manage water and wastewater assets and optimise operations to create value for customers and shareholders.
We deliver water and wastewater services to over 1,100 sites throughout England and Wales including the £1billion 25-year Aquatrine A contract delivering water, wastewater, fire system maintenance and specialist estate management services to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage boreholes, reservoirs, surface water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, treatment works, distribution mains, oil and water interceptors, sewers and meters. The company is committed to providing wholesome water to our customers and managing the treatment of wastewater, with a focus on protecting the environment.

Here at Ancala Water Services, people are at the heart of what we do. As a private utilities company, we are passionate about delivering water and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence sites throughout England and Wales.

Every individual plays an important role in the success of our business, with no role too small. Whether you're analytical, hands-on, resourceful or have a passion for people, we have a role for you. With our varied approach to your development, we're committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.

So, if you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day, while helping us create a sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.