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Overtime: Paid at 1.5x standard rate
Benefits: Company vehicle, paid travel time, training & career progression
Vector is currently recruiting for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a leading drainage maintenance and facilities services provider operating across
Location: Bristol / South West & South Wales
Covering: Bournemouth, Southampton, Bath, Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester and South Wales
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong experience in drainage clearance, CCTV drain surveys, high-pressure water jetting, and de-scaling services.
Drainage Engineer Job Overview We are seeking a reliable and experienced Drainage Engineer / Drainage Technician to support both commercial and domestic drainage systems, delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance services.
This role is ideal for someone confident working independently, as well as supporting and mentoring junior engineers in the field.
Key Responsibilities – Drainage Engineer
- Respond to emergency and reactive drainage call-outs across the South West / Midlands region
- Carry out high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) and drainage clearance works
- Perform CCTV drain surveys, inspections, and fault diagnosis
- Undertake de-scaling, root cutting, and blockage removal
- Complete minor basic plumbing works, including:
- Toilet and urinal removal/replacement
- Isolation valve installation and repairs
- Support and mentor junior drainage engineers
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in drainage, plumbing, or wastewater maintenance
- Strong knowledge of drainage systems and electro-mechanical equipment
- Experience with CCTV drainage inspection systems
- Competent in HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting) and related tools
- Full UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills and professional attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- On-call rota included
- Paid travel time for all jobs
- Competitive salary: £38,000-£42,000 (depending on experience)
- Overtime paid at 1.5x standard rate
- Fully equipped company vehicle provided
- Paid travel time
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
Salary: £38,000- £42,000
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x standard rate
Benefits: Company vehicle, paid travel time, training & career progression
Vector is currently recruiting for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a leading drainage maintenance and facilities services provider operating across
Location: Bristol / South West & South Wales
Covering: Bournemouth, Southampton, Bath, Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester and South Wales
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong experience in drainage clearance, CCTV drain surveys, high-pressure water jetting, and de-scaling services.
Drainage Engineer Job Overview We are seeking a reliable and experienced Drainage Engineer / Drainage Technician to support both commercial and domestic drainage systems, delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance services.
This role is ideal for someone confident working independently, as well as supporting and mentoring junior engineers in the field.
Key Responsibilities – Drainage Engineer
- Respond to emergency and reactive drainage call-outs across the South West / Midlands region
- Carry out high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) and drainage clearance works
- Perform CCTV drain surveys, inspections, and fault diagnosis
- Undertake de-scaling, root cutting, and blockage removal
- Complete minor basic plumbing works, including:
- Toilet and urinal removal/replacement
- Isolation valve installation and repairs
- Support and mentor junior drainage engineers
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in drainage, plumbing, or wastewater maintenance
- Strong knowledge of drainage systems and electro-mechanical equipment
- Experience with CCTV drainage inspection systems
- Competent in HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting) and related tools
- Full UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills and professional attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- On-call rota included
- Paid travel time for all jobs
- Competitive salary: £38,000-£42,000 (depending on experience)
- Overtime paid at 1.5x standard rate
- Fully equipped company vehicle provided
- Paid travel time
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
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