Trainee Drainage Engineer
Metro Rod Oxford
Buckinghamshire 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 works 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.
This is a full-time permanent role and is ideal for someone who is interested 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?
1. Carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning, clearance, repair, and maintenance of our customers' drains
2. Operation of High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment in line with rigorous safety standards
3. Carrying out surveys
4. Providing an exceptional standard of customer service and technical expertise
5. Accurately recording work/job details via a range of bespoke internal/client systems and apps
6. Communicate effectively with high profile commercial and domestic clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is always provided
7. 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?
1. Previous experience within a hands-on technical/construction role
2. A keen interest in learning the drainage trade
3. A motivation for wanting to progress and develop yourself
4. Have a positive, flexible, can-do attitude
5. Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
6. Be willing to work some unsociable hours
7. Physically fit and able to do a manual role
8. Full UK driving licence & own transport
What you will receive
1. Personal development
2. Door to door overtime
3. Branded uniform
4. Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
5. 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
6. Company Pension
7. 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
8. Sunday working hours paid at double time
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