Drainage Engineer
Job Description
WELCOME TO LINAKER
\nFor over 30 years, Linaker has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality mechanical engineering services across a wide range of client environments. Our strength lies in keeping critical systems operationalsupporting organisations with technical precision, responsive maintenance, and long-term reliability. Founded on trust, care, and reliability, were more than a service providerwere a fully embedded partner in our clients operations.
\nABOUT THE ROLE
\nWe are looking for a reliable and experienced Mobile Drainage Engineer to support our growing maintenance portfolio across commercial, retail, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments.
\nThe successful candidate will deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive drainage services across a wide range of drainage assets and systems. The role requires a technically competent engineer who is comfortable carrying out fault finding, blockage clearance, CCTV surveys, drainage repairs and remedial works whilst ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard.
\nYou will work across multiple client sites providing a professional service while maintaining strong communication with clients, helpdesk teams and account management teams, ensuring contractual obligations, SLAs and KPIs are achieved.
\nThis role requires a proactive engineer who can operate independently, identify remedial opportunities, produce quotations where required and maintain accurate records using the CAFM system.
\nWHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED AREA
\nCompletion of PPM tasks in line with contract schedules and drainage maintenance programmes.
\nRoutine cleansing and jetting of drainage systems.
\nInspection of below-ground and above-ground drainage assets.
\nAttend drainage emergencies and reactive callouts.
\nDiagnose drainage faults and identify root causes.
\nClear blockages using mechanical and high-pressure water jetting equipment.
\nCarry out drainage repairs and minor excavation works.
\nConduct CCTV drainage inspections.
\nRepair damaged pipework, chambers and associated infrastructure.
\nEnsure breakdowns are diagnosed quickly and resolved safely.
\nMinimise disruption to client operations.
\nEnsuring all maintenance activities are delivered efficiently and proactively.
\nProduction of accurate quotations ensuring,
\nCorrect parts and materials identification,
\nLabour estimates.
\nClear scope of works.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
\nDesirable Qualifications
\nHPWJA Water Jetting Safety Awareness.
\nBasic plumbing skills
\nCCTV Drainage Survey Qualification.
\nConfined Space Medium Risk.
\nConfined Space High Risk & Rescue.
\nNRSWA Street Works Qualification.
\nFirst Aid at Work.
\nIOSH Working Safely.
\nAsbestos Awareness.
\nIPAF.
\nPASMA.
\nEnvironmental Awareness Qualification.
\nExperience using Joblogic or CAFM systems.
\nExperience
\nMinimum 35 years drainage industry experience.
\nStrong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
\nExperience operating high-pressure jetting equipment.
\nExperience carrying out drainage repairs and blockage clearance.
\nExperience within a mobile facilities maintenance environment.
\nExperience producing drainage reports and recommendations.
\nTHE PACKAGE
\n25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.
\nBuy and sell holiday to suit your schedule.
\nOne paid volunteering day per year, empowering you to support causes that matter to you.
\nCompany Van for site travel.
\nAccess to our Employee assistant programme for wellbeing support.
\nAuto enrolment in the company pension scheme.
\nFull training by a supportive friendly team.
\nAnnual events.
\nINTERESTED
\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a team of engineers in a business thats growing fast and investing in talent. If youre ready to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and build something meaningful, wed love to hear from you.
\nIf you think youre a match, get in touch today
\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
\nLinaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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