Full time

Drainage Engineer

Pertemps Banbury Commercial
Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5TY
money-bag £35000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 08 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 07 August 2026
Ref: 60355180

About the Role

A Drainage Engineer is needed permanently in Banbury, working full‑time Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on experience. The role covers a 30‑mile radius, serving both commercial and domestic customers. Duties include drainage maintenance and unblocking, CCTV surveys, jetting, cleaning, diagnostic work, and completing job reports. The engineer will identify and resolve drainage faults, using a company van. Key skills required are proficiency with drainage tools and equipment, fault‑finding ability, and report writing. This position suits a competent engineer ready to deliver high‑quality service within a well‑established local business.


Drainage Engineer – Permanent | £35,000–£45,000 DOE | Banbury (30‑mile radius)

Role Overview
A Banbury‑based Drainage Engineer is required to join a well‑established business supporting both commercial and domestic customers across a 30‑mile radius. This is a permanent, full‑time position working
Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with an ideal start date on or before the end of August.
The successful candidate will use their own company van and will be responsible for delivering high‑quality drainage services, fault‑finding, repairs, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities

  • Drainage maintenance and unblocking using appropriate tools and equipment
  • CCTV surveys, jetting, cleaning, and diagnostic work
  • Identifying and resolving drainage issues for domestic and commercial clients
  • Completing job reports, documentation, and customer updates
  • Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards
  • Providing excellent customer service and representing the company professionally

Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience as a Drainage Engineer or similar field‑based role
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently
  • Confident dealing with customers in both commercial and domestic settings
  • Physically fit and comfortable working in confined spaces or outdoor environments
  • Full UK driving licence
Qualifications (Typical for Drainage Engineers)
  • CSCS Card – desirable
  • Confined Spaces Training – highly advantageous
  • High‑Pressure Water Jetting Certification (e.g., WJA)
  • CCTV Drainage Survey Training (e.g., OS19X)
  • Any relevant plumbing or groundwork qualifications are beneficial

What’s On Offer
  • Competitive salary £35,000–£45,000 DOE
  • Permanent, stable employment with a respected Banbury business
  • Varied work across commercial and domestic sites
  • Supportive team and consistent workload
  • Opportunity to start before the end of August

If you are interested in this role and you have the relevant experience, please apply today ! 

Perform a fresh search...

  • Create your ideal job search criteria by
    completing our quick and simple form and
    receive daily job alerts tailored to you!

Jobs. Straight to your inbox!