TDA Telecoms
Drainage Engineer
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Location: South London, M25 Area
Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per year (depending on experience) + Overtime at time and a half
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 + On-Call Rota
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Drainage Engineer to join our client in South London. The role involves both planned and reactive blockage clearance, with a focus on internal and external blockages. The ideal candidate will have experience working with various descaling machinery and basic plumbing skills, including the ability to remove and refit toilets and urinals. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility, including participation in an on-call rota, working overtime, and being available 24/7 for emergency call-outs within the M25 area.
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Responsibilities
- Blockage Clearance: Perform internal and external blockage clearance using various machinery.
- PPM De-scales: Conduct planned preventive maintenance (PPM) de-scaling.
- Plumbing Knowledge: Work on basic plumbing tasks such as toilet repairs, removing wall-hung urinals, and cutting/removing plastic pipework from 32mm to 52mm, and ideally from 100mm to 150mm.
- Emergency Response: Participate in the on-call rota to respond to emergency blockages 24/7.
- Teamwork: Work effectively as part of a two-man team.
- Health & Safety: Adhere to H&S and Quality Assurance procedures at all times.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in drainage work.
- Basic plumbing knowledge, including the ability to remove toilets and urinals.
- Experience using descaling machinery.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and participate in an on-call rota.
- Full UK driving license.
- Must pass a DBS check.
- Familiarity with WinCan 10 Reporting.
- Ability to follow Health & Safety regulations and operate within Quality Assurance procedures.
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Benefits
- Full uniform, PPE, and company equipment provided.
- Overtime opportunities and participation in an on-call rota for additional earnings.
- Work within a highly skilled and supportive team.
If you feel this is the position you are looking for, please do not hesitate to apply or contact me on callum@tdatelecoms.com or call 0208 915 1007 for more details.
Callum Thomas
Recruitment Consultant
TDA Telecoms
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