- Pay Rate:
£16.82 per hour PAYE
- Hours per Week:
37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 5 months
- THAMESMEAD, LONDON,
SE28 8BF
Drainage Technician
Reference no: Greenwich RQ779079
Pay rate £16.82 per hour PAYE
Drain technicians are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining sewer systems. Both internal and external pipes, some may require excavation to facilitate a repair. They would commonly work with a variety of equipment, in the process of clearing drainage pipes when blocked and maintaining all types of drainage systems. Drain technicians may also be called upon to perform routine maintenance on the equipment they use in their daily job duties. This might include replacing parts as needed
Key responsibilities:
- Cleaning drains using hand tools such as brushes, rods, and hoses
- Inspecting drain systems to locate clogs or leaks, using CCTV cameras to trace the problem areas.
- Installing new pipes and drainage systems according to match existing design specifications, by way of excavation to locate the failing drainage pipes. Locating any underground utilities prior to any excavation.
- Diagnosing problems with drain systems and identifying solutions to resolve them.
- Use of pipe cutting equipment to make accurate fitting solutions.
- Cleaning/descaling pipes of debris using high pressure water jets or alternative methods.
- Installing and repairing drain chamber benching and associated covers to drains.
- Maintain and update hand held technology to reflect works carried out.
- Ability to resolve problems when on site, and report back any findings.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including all company vehicles and GDPR
“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria:
- Knowledge of installing, repairing and maintaining sewer systems
- Have an understanding of the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR
- Experience in all aspects of drainage and plumbing
- Experience of working with a variety of equipment/hand tools, in the process of clearing drainage pipes when blocked and maintaining all types of drainage systems
- Be physically fit
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If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
- Our clients are generally seeking applicants who are reasonably local, so on that basis we would ideally like you to supply us with your address (or at least your post code) and a telephone number so that we can reach you during working hours.
- Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
- Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
- Please refer to the Role Requirements section above - your CV must address the requirements listed.
Other preferable/desirable details to include on your CV, if applicable:
- Any local authority/public sector experience
- Any relevant qualifications held or being studied for.
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