Permanent
Drainage Engineer
Attega Group Ltd
Manchester
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: 225566752
Drainage Engineer
Salary £41,500 + Overtime at time and a half
Manchester & surrounding areas.
Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday 50-hour contract
The main purpose of the Drainage Engineer is to work alongside the Lead Drainage Engineer to attend commercial premises, office space, retail, industrial sites, or other good establishments.
Salary is dependent on experience, plus overtime, plus progression opportunities, pension, and annual leave.
Reporting to the Hiring Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Attend reactive emergency call-outs to clear above-ground blockages, including soil stacks, float lines, and small bore pipework.
- Leak tracing and investigation of above-ground water services
- Repairing leaks on water services in service voids and risers.
- Removing and replacing small bore waste pipe on pot wash sinks, basins, urinals etc
- Replacing mixer taps, wash down taps and spray guns
- Replacing toilet float lines and stack pipework
- Removing and installing cast iron soil pipework
- Assisting drainage operatives with cutting in pipe access to support blockage clearance and investigation works
- Assisting other plumbing operatives with quoted works which will consist of both small reactive works and large internal above ground drainage replacements.
- Supporting drainage operatives with internal drain descaling.
- Using CCTV equipment to support leak investigation
- Taking water samples to confirm source of leaks
- Supporting excavation teams with repairs to below-ground water mains
- Extensive descale works for above and below ground drainage, including small bore and stack pipework internally;lly, this is carried out via the use of HPWJ, electromechanical milling machine and hand coring machine.
- CCTV Surveys, inspections, and detailed investigations, which will involve fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client’s needs.
- Generally supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise.
The ideal Drainage Engineer:
- 3 years Drainage experience
- 2 years plumbing experience
- Valid UK driving licence is essential.
- Willingness to support with drainage-related plumbing works.
- Experience working on commercial properties
- Can-do work ethic.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- A strong team player.
- Willingness to learn and progress within the role.
- Self-motivation, discipline, and a serious attitude towards health and safety in the workplace.
- Attention to detail and customer-focused attitude.
Extras:
- All offers are subject to DBS checks
- All employees are subject to drug testing
- Lunch breaks are unpaid
- 50-hour contract
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