Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod York & Hull
Covering the York and Harrogate area
Salary up to £31,590 - £35,100 DOE + door-to-door overtime + 1 in 4 on call + benefits

Metro Rod works with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.

Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We've been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we're proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction.

This is a full-time vacancy and will involve you in providing a range of emergency and contracted services to both commercial and domestic customers. The successful candidate will be provided with a company van and fuel card.

What does it entail?

1. Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our customers' drains
2. Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
3. Carrying out surveys
4. Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
5. Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps
6. Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided
7. Being part of an on-call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year. This would be one week in four- variable according to the business needs

What are we looking for?

1. High pressure water jetting and CCTV Surveying with experience in commercial drainage beneficial but not essential as full training provided for the right candidate
2. Excellent problem-solving ability with sound technical knowledge
3. Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
4. Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
5. Be willing to work some unsociable hours
6. Full UK driving licence
7. Must live in the York or Harrogate (or immediately surrounding) area

What you will receive

1. Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
2. Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more
3. 28 days including bank holidays
4. Training and development
5. Part of a fantastic work culture
6. Company van & fuel card
7. Company uniform and phone