Drainage Engineer (Reactive Team)

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 Depending on experience

What’s in it for You?

This client is known for investing in their engineers and providing a supportive working environment.

• Competitive Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Overtime and on-call bonuses
• Clear progression pathways within a growing business
• Ongoing training and support with certifications
• 24/7 accident cover (worldwide)
• Life insurance
• Access to modern equipment and systems
• Stable, long-term work with a reputable national employer

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, nationwide environmental services provider to recruit experienced Drainage Engineers to join their growing reactive team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that combines decades of industry expertise with modern technology and data-driven performance. With a strong reputation for delivering critical services to major commercial clients, the business continues to expand across the UK.

If you’re looking for long-term career progression, job security, and the chance to work with a professional, well-supported team, this role offers exactly that.

The Role

As a Drainage Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering reactive and planned maintenance services across a variety of commercial environments.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Carrying out emergency and scheduled drainage repairs
• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective solutions on-site
• Using mobile technology to log jobs and provide real-time updates
• Liaising with a dedicated 24/7 support team
• Recommending additional works where appropriate
• Working across internal and external drainage systems

This is a field-based role with a strong focus on quality, responsiveness, and customer service.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with engineers who are hands-on, reliable, and take pride in their work.

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the drainage industry
• Experience with internal & external drainage systems
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience with jetting, unblocking, CCTV surveys, civils or lining
• Confined Space and/or HPWJ certifications

Why Apply?

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to join a company that:

• Operates nationally with a strong and growing client base
• Provides job security in an essential industry
• Values its engineers and promotes from within
• Continues to evolve through innovation and technology

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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