Drainage engineer

Waste & Drainage Engineer / Operator
Location: Hertfordshire Area (UK)

A well-established engineering company operating within the UK water sector is seeking an experienced Waste & Drainage Engineer / Operator to join their growing operations team.

The organisation delivers specialist environmental and drainage services across wastewater treatment environments and infrastructure projects. With significant investment planned in the coming years, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable sector with strong long-term career prospects.

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

• Company pension scheme

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service)

• Mental health and wellbeing support programmes

• Enhanced parental leave

• Clear career progression opportunities

• Supportive team culture with strong work-life balance

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality environmental and drainage services using specialist equipment including high-pressure water jetting and vacuum systems.

You will work across wastewater treatment facilities and related environments, ensuring all work is carried out in line with strict health and safety standards.

• Operate and maintain specialist mobile plant and pumping equipment

• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and vacuum operations

• Work safely in confined space environments

• Support projects across wastewater treatment and environmental sites

• Work collaboratively with operational teams across multiple locations

• Be flexible with working hours and occasional overnight stays

• Previous experience within the wastewater or drainage industry

• Confined space training or certification

• Experience with high-pressure water jetting and pumping systems

• Competence operating jetting plant or similar equipment

• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in demanding environments

• Flexibility to work overtime and travel when required

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Right to work in the UK on a permanent basis