Drainage Technician; Class 1​/JetVac Driver

Position: Drainage Technician (Class 1/2 JetVac Driver)
Drainage Technician (Class 1/2 Jet Vac Driving) Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per hour (Average Earnings of £40,000-£43,000pa)

Location:

Durham, County Durham

Hours:

Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Day Shift with Flexible Start & Finish Times Overtime:
Paid at 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 service provider is seeking an experienced Jet Vac Driver (Class 1 or
2) to support planned and reactive drainage operations across commercial and industrial sites. This role suits a professional driver with experience operating Jet Vac / Tanker units, performing drainage clearance, and ensuring safe, compliant site work. Benefits 22 days annual leave  bank holidays (30 total) Annual leave paid at an average of hours / overtime worked Clear progression routes with training & development opportunities Company vehicle and fuel card provided Company pension  wider benefits (private healthcare, life assurance x4/x5, employee assistance programme, private medical appointments) High street vouchers & UK retail discounts Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate  callout bonuses (average £2,000 per year) Average of 10 hours overtime available weekly

Key Responsibilities Operate Jet Vac / tanker vehicles to carry out drainage clearance, unblocking, and cleaning operations. Attend planned and reactive service jobs across industrial & commercial sites. Perform safe jetting, vacuuming, and removal of waste from drainage systems, interceptors, chambers, and pipework. Complete site risk assessments and maintain safe working practices. Accurately update job information via PDA and complete all associated paperwork.

Communicate with site teams and clients, providing clear updates and maintaining professional conduct at all times. What We're Looking For Experience operating Jet Vac, combi-unit, or tanker vehicles (essential). Valid Class 1 or Class 2 licence  CPC  Digi Card. Strong understanding of drainage, wastewater, or industrial cleaning operations. Confident working independently in a mobile field-based role. Flexible approach with ability to support emergency call-outs.

Good awareness of safety practices and environmental compliance. Willingness to travel and work varied site environments. Similar Job Titles Jet Vac Operator, Drainage Driver, Tanker Driver, Wastewater Operator, Class 2 Jetting Engineer, Drainage Technician, Combi Unit Driver, Industrial Services Driver, Class 1 Driver (Drainage) Interested? Interaction Recruitment support clients and candidates across Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial , and more throughout the UK, offering both temporary and permanent solutions.

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