Job description

Job Title: Drainage Operative
Location: Banbury and surrounding areas
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Pay: £12.21 per hour (training rate) + overtime available
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Drainage Operative to join the team in Banbury. This is a field-based role where you will be supporting domestic and commercial customers with a range of drainage issues.

You will carry out work on both internal and external drainage systems, including clearing blockages in WCs, sinks, showers, baths, and soil vent pipes. The role will also involve CCTV surveying of drainage systems (full training provided).

As part of the role, flexibility is essential, as overtime and weekend work will be required on a rota basis. You will be working across Banbury and surrounding areas, using a company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

Attend domestic and commercial sites to resolve drainage issues.
Carry out unblocking of internal and external drains.
Conduct CCTV surveys of drainage systems (training provided).
Use high-pressure water jetting equipment (training and qualification provided).
Work independently once fully trained, meeting deadlines and responding to emergencies when required.
Provide a high standard of customer service and communication.
Participate in an on-call rota.

Essential Requirements:

Full UK driving licence.
Must be 25+ due to insurance purposes.
Ability to pass DBS checks.
Reliable, flexible, and able to work overtime/weekends when required.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work unsupervised (you will receive full training).
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Non-Essential (Training Provided):

Experience with high-pressure water jetting.
Experience in drainage, plumbing, or similar field-based roles.
CCTV drainage surveying experience.

Hours & Pay:

Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (40 hours per week).
Overtime available (paid).
Starting rate: £12.21 per hour while training.

Benefits:

Company pension.
On-site parking.
Paid holidays.
Overtime pay.
Use of company vehicle.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Banbury or plan to relocate before starting.
UK work authorisation required.

Apply NOW, and join a fantastic team in Banbury.