Salary: £29,000–£33,000 per annum (Average Earnings £37,000-£42,000)
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 paid at 1.5x 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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Salary description
£30000.00 - £33000.00 per year