HomeServe UK
Drainage Engineer - Canterbury
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HomeServe – Drainage Engineer (Canterbury)
Location: Canterbury Salary: £34,720 - £39,310 (depending on experience) + £1,500 guaranteed bonus in your first year Hours: Average 40 per week (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
About the Role
Join HomeServe and play a vital role in keeping our customers’ homes running smoothly as a Drainage Engineer. This field-based position offers variety and autonomy, with no two days the same, as you diagnose and resolve drainage issues across domestic properties.
Your Responsibilities
As a Drainage Engineer, your day-to-day will include:
- Clearing blockages using high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) equipment
- Investigating drainage problems and identifying root causes
- Carrying out repairs to domestic drainage systems
- Managing jobs independently while maintaining excellent customer service
- Representing HomeServe in customers’ homes with professionalism and care
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What You’ll Get
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you in your career and home life:
- £1,500 guaranteed bonus in your first year
- Paid overtime opportunities
- Pension scheme with income protection
- Up to 33 days holiday (with buy/sell options)
- Company van & fuel card
- All tools, uniform and PPE provided
- Industry-leading training & ongoing development
- Free HomeServe Cover 8 insurance policy
- Smart tech salary sacrifice (e.g. discounts at Ikea/Currys)
Requirements
To excel in this role, we’re looking for:
- HPWJ (HighPressure Water Jetting) ticket
- Experience working in drainage
- Full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 penalty points)
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work independently, diagnose problems on-site, and deliver solutions efficiently
- A positive, proactive approach to your work
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Training & Support
We’ll set you up for success with:
- Induction (Week 1): Mon-Fri classroom training at our Walsall Head Office
- On-the-job training (Week 2): Shadowing an experienced HomeServe Drainage Engineer
(Where required, accommodation and meal allowances are paid for during induction.)
Why HomeServe?
At HomeServe, we’re built upon 30+ years of experience helping UK homes. Join us and become part of an open culture where everyone’s voice matters and innovation is encouraged.
We provide tools, training and support to help you thrive while making a tangible difference in our customers’ lives—whether it’s plumbing, drainage, heating, or electrical challenges.
Ready to shape your career and help others when it matters most? Apply today!
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