Plumbing and Drainage Engineer - Erith

Only for registered members Erith, United Kingdom

19 hours ago

£26,000 - £45,000 (GBP) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Can be based across London, and Southern and Northern Home Counties · What's In It For You... · When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job — you're starting a career with real support behind it. · We're big on professional development, wellbeing, and creating a place wher ...

Job description

Can be based across London, and Southern and Northern Home Counties

What's In It For You...

When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job — you're starting a career with real support behind it.

We're big on professional development, wellbeing, and creating a place where people enjoy coming to work.

You'll get:

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development with support to earn industry qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP, mental health & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - from groceries to gyms
Life assurance cover
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Long service recognition
Paid volunteering days in your community
Local social committees and regular team events

About The Role...

We're growing our drainage engineering teams and looking for practical, hands-on people to join us.

This is a full-time, permanent role working across a range of sites — commercial, residential, rail, and utilities — delivering high-quality drainage solutions and maintenance services.

You'll work flexibly, including some nights and weekends, to support the demands of a 24/7 network.

What You'll Be Doing...

Operating specialist drainage equipment, including high-pressure water jets, lining systems, and electro-mechanical machines
Carrying out patch repairs, jetting, blockage clearance, and drain maintenance
Completing safety checks and reports in line with company and legal standards (e.g., LOLER, PUWER)
Diagnosing drainage issues and proposing effective solutions
Accurately documenting work carried out and reporting findings
Liaising with clients and colleagues to plan work and solve problems
Maintaining and checking equipment before and after use
Ensuring all work complies with health, safety, environmental and quality policies

About You...

You'll bring some practical experience in drainage or utilities, and you're confident using a range of equipment and tools. You're a strong communicator with a problem-solving mindset and a team-first approach.

You'll need:
A full UK driving licence
Certification in high-pressure water jetting (or willingness to train)
Confined space entry qualification (or willingness to train)
Water Jetting certified
Flexibility to work various shifts, including occasional nights and weekends

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps...

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info

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