Drain Repair Engineer - Field Service

Our Client

We are currently working on behalf of a rapidly expanding, independent specialist with an impeccable reputation. The company was established in 1994, having grown from a single “man and a van” into a 160+ strong, UK wide operation which continues to expand and reward its employees year on year.

They serve the insurance industry for drainage and water mains claims across the UK. They pride themselves on developing their employee’s skill and knowledge and with their cutting-edge technology, deliver excellent levels of customer service and client satisfaction.

Their performance has been strong enough to consistently pay all employees a significant annual bonus. Job security is excellent; they have grown every year for last 28 years and have never made a team member redundant

Our client believes in a consistent salary, paid monthly that’s not dependent on overtime or callouts and that fits in with the lifestyles that their employees want, working Monday to Friday (optional overtime is available at time and a half at weekends)

The Role

Our client currently has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Drain Repair Engineer to work in a home-based role – this position will be covering the whole of the Midlands area – driving to site where the job is based . It does not require a high volume of job turn over per day, low volume daily jobs – but to be completed accurately and to a high standard

In the position you will predominantly be site based undertaking all drain repair jobs whilst ensuring, where possible, that work is completed on the first visit. You will be able to confidently explain to customers what work you need to carry out ensuring you leave them with peace of mind

• Working Hours are 47.5 hours, Monday to Friday which includes your travel time door to door.
• Weekends are not typically worked, but voluntary overtime during the weekend is available, paid at time and a half.

Technical Support Team will be available at all times to help with any issues you may face whilst on the job, from technical problems to vehicle and kit requirements.

Experience Required

Essential Skill Set

• CCTV (labelling and recording)
• CAT Scanning in order to identify buried services
• CAT Scanning to trace/locate the drainage system using camera sonde.
• Open Cut pipework replacement in excavations up to a depth of 3.0m. (including knowledge of trench shoring methods)
• Patch Repair experience (no dig repair using patch packer)
• Relining experience (no dig repair via inversion of calibration hose through liner using air or water)
• Reinstatement of various domestic surface types (paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concreting etc.)

• Driving license with no more than 6 points – essential
• A basic DBS clearance check will be carried out upon joining the company.

Desirable

• Re-Rounding experience
• High Pressure Water Jetting (van pack)
• Use of 360 Excavators (1.5T, 3T, 5T)

As a person

• Self-starter able to work on their own initiative
• Likes to take responsibility
• Wants a contract that pays door to door
• Wants to work hard Monday to Friday
• Wants a consistent salary that’s not dependent on overtime
• Wants job security
• Treats vehicle and equipment as own

The Rewards

The rewards for the successful candidate are excellent. The company are willing to pay a competitive basic salary between £30,000 - £34,280.

(The total competitive package is between £34,836 - £38,244, including a discretionary generous annual bonus)

• A discretionary annual bonus is paid to all engineers as a company ‘thank you’ – this is around £2,000 - £2,500 and is paid in November.
• A generous 5% pension contribution.
• A fully equipped and expensed company vehicle and strong benefits package, mobile phone & tablet, fuel and trade card
• 21 Days Annual Leave + 8 Statutory Bank Holidays - annual leave increases with length of service.
• Westfield Health Cash-back Plan, giving you access to services such as dental care, optical care, physiotherapy and a 24 Hour GP, including coverage for your children and gym discounts.
• Our client also offers excellent career development and training opportunities for their employees.
• Social Events – Our client believes in getting the team together and organise multiple events throughout the year