Drainage Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Drainage Engineer – Leeds - £27k + overtime and benefits
We are currently looking to recruit a full time Drainage Engineer/ Senior Ground Worker to lead a two-man team. You will be based in Leeds and will work primarily in this area, but you could be also required to attend other jobs within the Yorkshire area.
The successful applicant must have specific drainage industry experience and be able to carry out:
- The repair and replacement of drains on domestic and industrial properties. To include damaged pipes, gullies, rest bends etc.
- Re-instate excavated area back to original condition in a variety of surfaces.
- Excavate external water main pipes to locate and repair leaks.
- Be able to use CAT and Sonde to accurately trace and mark up job sites.
- Experience of Patch Lining also advantageous.
The core hours are 8.00am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. Weekend overtime hours are available.
The following relevant qualifications are advantageous:
- CSCS Card
- NRSWA - Sign Light and Guard
- Confined Spaces
- High Pressure Water Jetting
- Driving licence
You must have a full drivers licence for this role.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Drainage Engineer roles across Career Cross Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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