water resources engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to a successful launch in the North of Scotland, we are looking to expand our team to fully support and optimise the Highlands Emergency Drainage & Plumbing requirements. Drain Doctor have an exciting opportunity for a Drainage & Plumbing Engineer based in Inverness or surrounding areas, Dingwall, Nairn Etc.
Job Type:
- Full-time.
- Permanent.
- Monday to Friday (plus weekend rota).
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary plus on target incentives.
- Enrolment on a workplace pension scheme after qualifying period.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Uniform, Van and Equipment.
- Paid holidays.
The Role:
- Carrying out all types of drainage work; Rodding, jetting, camera investigations etc.
- Carrying out plumbing work; Toilet repairs syphons/float valves replacements, burst pipes, sink/shower leaks etc.
- Working on both commercial and domestic properties.
- Using mobile tech, (smartphone/tablet) to organise workload and update jobs.
- Adhering to a high level of customer service and company standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Drainage &/or Plumbing experience (required)
- Relevant drainage and/or plumbing qualifications preferred
- Valid full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Must be confident and have good communication skills.
- Ability to work alone.
A basic disclosure check will be required for all successful candidates.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- plumbing or drainage: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence with 6 points or less (required)
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:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for water resources engineer roles across Drain Doctor North Scotland'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 .
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 £50,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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