Drainage & Utility Engineer

Salary: £29,000–£33,000 per annum (Average Earnings £37,000-£42,000)

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Hours: Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times
Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours
Callout Rota: 1 in 5 paid at £135–£150 per week + callout bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

A well-established engineering services company is seeking a Drainage Operative to support routine and reactive drainage works across industrial and commercial sites. This position suits a hands-on individual with experience in drainage, utilities, construction, or general labouring who is looking to progress within a specialist engineering environment.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (30 total)
• Annual leave paid at an average of hours / overtime worked
• Clear training & development pathways with opportunities to upskill into JetVac Operations, CCTV Surveying, Confined Space, and more
• Company pension + enhanced benefits (private healthcare, life assurance x4/x5, employee assistance programme, private medical appointments)
• High street vouchers & discount schemes across major UK retailers
• Overtime hourly rate + callout bonuses (average £2,000 per year)
• Average of 10 hours overtime available weekly

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, and unblocking of drainage systems using jetting and vacuum equipment.
• Support JetVac Drivers, Engineers, and CCTV Survey Teams on planned and emergency jobs.
• Carry out general labouring duties including setting up equipment, preparing work areas, and cleaning down machinery.
• Conduct basic site checks, observations, and risk assessments with supervision.
• Accurately record job details via PDA and follow all reporting processes.
• Work safely in accordance with company procedures, environmental guidelines, and site rules.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within drainage, utilities, construction, groundworks, or labouring.
• Good understanding of safe working practices and manual handling.
• Willingness to learn specialised drainage equipment (Jetting, Vacuum Units, CCTV systems).
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Flexible approach with ability to support call-out rota.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Confined Space, CSCS, or High-Pressure Water Jetting certificates are beneficial, but not essential—full training provided.

Similar Job Titles

Drainage Operative, Assistant Drainage Engineer, Utilities Operative, Groundworker, Labourer, Wastewater Operative, Jetting Assistant, CCTV Drainage Assistant

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