Drainage Engineer – Field-Based Location : Southampton, Hampshire
Type : Permanent, Full-Time
Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 30 PM
Salary : £28,000 – £34,000 per year
Plus Commission Structure & Enhanced Overtime Rates
We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Drainage Engineer to join our growing team in a client-facing, field-based role. You’ll attend domestic and commercial properties, diagnose and resolve drainage issues, and represent the business professionally on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend both emergency and planned drainage jobs
- Investigate, diagnose, and resolve issues using CCTV surveys, high-pressure water jetting, rods, etc.
- Carry out drain clearance, descaling, root cutting, patch lining, and minor excavations
- Liaise directly with customers to explain issues and solutions
- Identify and recommend additional work where appropriate
- Maintain strict adherence to health and safety procedures (RAMS)
- Contribute to brand reputation with excellent service and technical knowledge
- Take part in an on-call rota to support 24 / 7 service delivery
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 1 year’s drainage experience (essential)Customer-facing experience with strong communication skillsHPWJ certification preferredPlumbing knowledge and / or drainage tanker experience (desirable)Full, clean UK driving licenceCSCS card (preferred)Comfortable using mobile apps and technology on-siteWhat We Offer
Competitive salary : £30,000 – £34,000 per yearCommission structure for upselling and additional workEnhanced overtime ratesAll tools, uniform, vehicle, and equipment providedSupportive, growing team with long-term career opportunitiesTo apply , please apply within or contact Lauren Botting at lauren.botting@vectorsolutions.co.uk for more information.