HGV Drainage Engineer

HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer – Rainham, Essex

We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineers to join a growing drainage and utilities team working across commercial, domestic, and water authority contracts.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role operating specialist jetting and vacuum equipment, supporting drainage maintenance and repair works across the network.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and service Jet Vac (Combi Unit) equipment in line with manufacturer service manuals




• Drive and operate an HGV Class 2 Combi / Jetting vehicle safely and efficiently




• Carry out high‑pressure water jetting and vacuum excavation work




• Clean and maintain drainage systems including:
  
  
  
  • Sewers and pipework

  
  

  • Interceptors

  
  

  • Wet wells

  
  

  
  




• Work in and around confined spaces in accordance with safety procedures




• Ensure full compliance with RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) and site safety rules




• Complete all required waste documentation and duty‑of‑care paperwork




• Communicate effectively with clients, site teams, and line managers




• Work flexibly, including overtime and working away from home during the week

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Strict adherence to RAMS documentation on all sites




• Safe operation of high‑pressure water jetting and vacuum systems




• Compliance with environmental waste handling regulations




• Working safely in confined or high‑risk environments

Qualifications & Experience Essential

• Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence




• Valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)




• Proven experience in drainage and jetting operations




• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and RAMS compliance




• Full clean UK driving licence




• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Streetworks qualification




• High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) certification




• Confined Space training




• First Aid qualification

Skills Required

• Ability to operate specialist drainage equipment confidently




• Good communication skills (verbal and written)




• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures




• Willingness to carry out physically demanding outdoor work




• Flexibility to work overtime and away from home when required

Pay & Benefits

• £40,000 – £45,000 per year (basic salary)




• Enhanced overtime rates




• Regular overtime opportunities available




• Stable, long‑term role within a growing team

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