Drainage Assistant - Leigh

Drainage Assistant
Leigh and Surrounding areas
Salary: £28,500 + overtime OTE £7,000
Hours: Full Time/Permanent/Mon-Fri (45 hours) - Generally, 6am – 5pm but can change depending on location of works

Have you worked within the drainage or construction industry for a year or so and wish to progress?

Do you hold a full driver's license, and hope to become a fully qualified Drainage Engineer in time to come?

We are looking for a Drainage Assistant to work alongside an experienced Drainage Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern and dynamic company with fantastic prospects for the right people within the drainage and pump industry.

Role Overview:
Duties for the Drainage Assistant role include:

• Extensive descale works for above and below ground drainage, including small bore and stack pipework internally, this is carried out via the use of HPWJ, electromechanical milling machine and hand coring machine.
• CCTV Surveys, inspections and detailed investigation works which will involve fault finding and providing practical solutions to support the client’s needs.
• Supporting lead engineer with producing site drainage plans, identifying defects, design issues, pipe conditions and missed connections within the system.
• Assist specialist teams with lining, patching and rehabilitation works.
• Assist with Jetvac tanker works including line cleaning, root cutting, and confined space entry works.
• Generally supporting drainage teams with clearance and blockage works should emergencies arise.

In return the company is offering a basic salary of up to £28,500 and training opportunities to develop and enhance internally along with the option of overtime and various other company benefits.

The candidate must show willingness to learn and be self motivated, as well as hold a full clean driver's license. The Assistant Drainage Engineer may occasionally need to work night shifts and overtime.