Drainage Engineer Jobs — Edinburgh & the Lothians

Role overview

PK Plumbing is recruiting a Drainage Engineer to support customers across Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh and the surrounding Lothians.

Location and coverage

Covering Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh and the surrounding Lothians. Applicants should be able to cover postcode area EH.

Working pattern

Full-time mobile role with booked drainage appointments, urgent blockage work and occasional call-out demand.

Education requirements

Practical drainage experience and a full UK driving licence.

Experience requirements

Experience clearing drainage blockages, diagnosing drainage issues and working directly with customers.

Responsibilities

• Attend domestic drainage jobs including blockages, slow-draining fixtures and external drainage issues.
• Use jetting, rods and CCTV equipment to diagnose and clear drainage problems safely.
• Carry out practical drainage repair and maintenance work where required.
• Explain findings clearly to customers and recommend sensible next steps.
• Take photos, write clear job notes and keep the office updated on follow-on work.
• Manage urgent reactive jobs while keeping workmanship tidy and professional.

Requirements

• Practical experience as a drainage engineer or multi-skilled engineer handling drainage work.
• Confidence clearing common blockages and identifying recurring drainage problems.
• Experience using drainage equipment such as rods, jetting equipment or CCTV inspection tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A tidy, reliable and customer-conscious way of working.
• Ability to manage reactive appointments without close supervision.

Desirable experience

• High-pressure water jetting experience.
• CCTV drainage survey or inspection experience.
• Experience with domestic and light commercial drainage work.

What success looks like

• Attend drainage appointments prepared and on time.
• Clear common blockages safely and efficiently.
• Identify recurring drainage issues and recommend sensible follow-on work.
• Keep work areas tidy and customers informed.
• Complete job notes and photos accurately.

Benefits

• Indicative salary £28,000–£50,000 per year depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Jetting and CCTV kit supplied as the role requires.
• Permanent full-time PAYE employment.
• Work focused around Edinburgh & the Lothians.
• Office support with booking information and customer notes.

Apply for this role

Apply using the online form on this page only with details of your drainage experience, equipment experience and the type of drainage work you are strongest at. Phone applications are not accepted. Jump to the application form.