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Drainage Engineer

Job Description
Drainage Engineer (Reactive Team)

Location: Manchester
Salary: -35,000 - -45,000 Depending on experience



What's in it for You?

This client is known for investing in their engineers and providing a supportive working environment.

  • Competitive Salary: -35,000 - -45,000
  • Company vehicle andamp; fuel card
  • Overtime and on-call bonuses
  • Clear progression pathways within a growing business
  • Ongoing training and support with certifications
  • 24/7 accident cover (worldwide)
  • Life insurance
  • Access to modern equipment and systems
  • Stable, long-term work with a reputable national employer


The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, nationwide environmental services provider to recruit experienced Drainage Engineers to join their growing reactive team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that combines decades of industry expertise with modern technology and data-driven performance. With a strong reputation for delivering critical services to major commercial clients, the business continues to expand across the UK.

If you're looking for long-term career progression, job security, and the chance to work with a professional, well-supported team, this role offers exactly that.



The Role

As a Drainage Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering reactive and planned maintenance services across a variety of commercial environments.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Carrying out emergency and scheduled drainage repairs
  • Diagnosing faults and delivering effective solutions on-site
  • Using mobile technology to log jobs and provide real-time updates
  • Liaising with a dedicated 24/7 support team
  • Recommending additional works where appropriate
  • Working across internal and external drainage systems

This is a field-based role with a strong focus on quality, responsiveness, and customer service.



What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with engineers who are hands-on, reliable, and take pride in their work.

Essential:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in the drainage industry
  • Experience with internal andamp; external drainage systems
  • Full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Experience with jetting, unblocking, CCTV surveys, civils or lining
  • Confined Space and/or HPWJ certifications


Why Apply?

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to join a company that:

  • Operates nationally with a strong and growing client base
  • Provides job security in an essential industry
  • Values its engineers and promotes from within
  • Continues to evolve through innovation and technology

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK andamp; USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.