Local Drainage Engineer
Company
Drain Doctor Luton & Harlow
Location
Polokwane
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
Due to continued business growth Drain Doctor are currently recruiting for a multi skilled Drainage Engineer.
Job Type
• Full-time.
• Permanent.
• Monday to Friday (plus weekend rota).
Benefits
• Competitive annual salary plus on target incentives.
• Enrolment on a workplace pension scheme after qualifying period.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Uniform, Van and Equipment.
• Paid holidays.
The Role
• Carrying out all types of drainage work.
• Reactive unblocks, pre-planned maintenance and servicing.
• Carry out CCTV surveys.
• Carry out drain repairs and excavations.
• Working on both commercial and domestic properties.
• Using mobile tech, (smartphone/tablet) to organise workload and update jobs.
• Adhering to a high level of customer service and company standards.
• Ensuring all jobs are completed in line with H&S policy and guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
• Relevant drainage and/or plumbing qualifications preferred e.g. WJA, SADS, Confined Space, excavations CSCS card.
• Drainage experience (required), including carrying out pipe and sewer line inspections.
• Plumbing experience (ideal), carrying out domestic and commercial plumbing repairs.
• High Pressure Jetting experience.
• Experience in reactive maintenance.
• Valid full UK driving licence.
• Must be confident and have good communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of customer service and technical expertise.
• Ability to work alone or as member of a team.
A basic disclosure check will be required for all successful candidates.
Job Type
• Full-time.
• Permanent.
• Monday to Friday (plus weekend rota).
Benefits
• Competitive annual salary plus on target incentives.
• Enrolment on a workplace pension scheme after qualifying period.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Uniform, Van and Equipment.
• Paid holidays.
The Role
• Carrying out all types of drainage work.
• Reactive unblocks, pre-planned maintenance and servicing.
• Carry out CCTV surveys.
• Carry out drain repairs and excavations.
• Working on both commercial and domestic properties.
• Using mobile tech, (smartphone/tablet) to organise workload and update jobs.
• Adhering to a high level of customer service and company standards.
• Ensuring all jobs are completed in line with H&S policy and guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
• Relevant drainage and/or plumbing qualifications preferred e.g. WJA, SADS, Confined Space, excavations CSCS card.
• Drainage experience (required), including carrying out pipe and sewer line inspections.
• Plumbing experience (ideal), carrying out domestic and commercial plumbing repairs.
• High Pressure Jetting experience.
• Experience in reactive maintenance.
• Valid full UK driving licence.
• Must be confident and have good communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of customer service and technical expertise.
• Ability to work alone or as member of a team.
A basic disclosure check will be required for all successful candidates.
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