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Position Overview & Specifications
If have a valid driving licence, take this opportunity to learn the skill of drainage, we will train you up with on the job learning and professional certifications.
The salary and package:
- Basic salary of £23,000-£26,000 depending on experience, with potential to earn up to £35,000 with incentives and overtime
- 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
- On call rota providing a further opportunity to increase your basic salary
About the company and role:
Metro Rod Reading and Guildford have a team of drainage engineers who go and help customers with their drainage issues. We are a regional company meaning maximum travel to a time is approximately 1 hour. This is a full-time vacancy and will involve you in providing a range of emergency and contracted services to both commercial and domestic customers.
You will:
Have a positive can-do attitude
Be flexible in your working hours, participating in an on call rota
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
COVID-19 considerations:
Common services sanitising regularly
Experience:
- driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (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: General Repair & Maintenance
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for plumber roles across Metro Rod'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 Repair & Maintenance.
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 £35,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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