Full time Permanent

Drainage Engineer

Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Crawley, Somerset, TA20 3EF
money-bag Up to £45,000 per year depending on experience
Posted: 29 May 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Ref: RHL5901

About the Role

The Drainage Engineer position is a full-time, permanent role based in Crawley (field-based), with a salary up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience. The role involves carrying out commercial, industrial, and domestic drain jetting, unblocking internal and external systems, and performing repairs. Candidates must have proven experience in these areas and a strong understanding of safe working practices. Excellent customer service skills are essential, as the role involves direct client interaction. Some call-out and out-of-hours work is required. This position is suited to an experienced engineer capable of delivering consistently high standards of work across a variety of settings.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer to join a well-established company

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Up to £45,000 per year depending on experience
Location: Crawley, West Sussex RH11 – Field Based.

About The Role:

The company have a vacancy for an Experienced Drainage Engineer to join their growing team.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and capable of working to a very high standard with experience of carrying out all aspects of commercial, Industrial and domestic drain jetting / unblocks internal and external / repairs.
You will also have a good understanding of safe working practices and possess excellent customer skills. Call out and out of hours work will be required at times.
While they are based in Crawley, they cover the most of the South East and London so travel will be a requirement.

They are looking for a confident, skilled, and dedicated drainage engineer who embodies the following qualities:

Candidate Requirements:

• Expertise in diagnosing and resolving internal and external blockages
• Experienced in CCTV drainage surveys using Wincan or iTouch systems
• Experience with high-pressure water jetting equipment
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and practices
• Basic plumbing skills, including replacing taps and repairing toilets (desirable)
Personal Attributes:

• A positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and pride in your work
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Team player who collaborates effectively
• Flexible with working hours and willing to participate in the on-call rota (currently 1/3)
• Valid full driving license (max 6 points)
• Willing to undergo a DBS check
• Hold a valid CSCS card

Company Benefits:

• Fully equipped van for work
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Company phone
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Company events
• On-site parking


If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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