Job Description

Trainee Drainage Engineer

Metro Rod Oxford

Gloucester area

Salary 24,000 - 27,000 basic salary plus on-call, overtime and benefits (OTE of average Drainage Engineer post training 40-50K)

Metro Rod work with the likes of Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Mitie, Clarion, Axa, Wetherspoons and many more in the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors. Despite having been around for over 40 years, we are a fast-growing and dynamic business and part of an ever-expanding group Franchise Brands.


Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. The services are provided by over 60 franchisees with geographical coverage across the UK. We've been clearing and unblocking drains for more than thirty years and we're proud of our reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Major companies and leading high street names trust us to deal with all their regular drain maintenance and we'll bring the same high standards of service to tackle your drain blockage.


Within the Waste & Water Services Division of Franchise Brands, is also Willow Pumps and Filta. Two expanding businesses that focus on sewage pumps and commercial kitchen solutions. Together, the brands provide a complete one-stop shop for keeping water and waste flowing.


This is a full-time permanent role and is ideal for someone who is interesting in the drainage industry and/or learning a trade whereby you can learn on the job. There is a massive opportunity for development, training and progression.

What does it entail?

Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our customers' drains Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards Carrying out surveys Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided Being part of an on-call rota to help service our clients 24/7 / 365 days a year. This would be one week in four- variable according to the business needs

What are we looking for?

Previous experience within a hands-on technical/construction role A keen interest in learning the drainage trade A motivation for wanting to progress and develop yourself Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude Want to be part of a growing and progressive business Be willing to work some unsociable hours Physically fit and able to do a manual role Full UK driving licence & own transport

What you will receive

Personal development Door to door overtime Branded uniform Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more Company Pension 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays Sunday working hours paid at double time

Trainee Drainage Engineer

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
OX27 0GB
24,000 to 28,000 per year Plus benefits, overtime and on-call
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 26/05/2025
Job reference: GA1299032GloTDE