WELCOME TO LINAKER
For over 30 years, Linaker has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality mechanical engineering services across a wide range of client environments. Our strength lies in keeping critical systems operational—supporting organisations with technical precision, responsive maintenance, and long-term reliability. Founded on trust, care, and reliability, we’re more than a service provider—we’re a fully embedded partner in our clients’ operations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Mobile Drainage Engineer to support our growing maintenance portfolio across commercial, retail, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments.
The successful candidate will deliver both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive drainage services across a wide range of drainage assets and systems. The role requires a technically competent engineer who is comfortable carrying out fault finding, blockage clearance, CCTV surveys, drainage repairs and remedial works whilst ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard.
You will work across multiple client sites providing a professional service while maintaining strong communication with clients, helpdesk teams and account management teams, ensuring contractual obligations, SLAs and KPIs are achieved.
This role requires a proactive engineer who can operate independently, identify remedial opportunities, produce quotations where required and maintain accurate records using the CAFM system.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED AREA
Completion of PPM tasks in line with contract schedules and drainage maintenance programmes.
Routine cleansing and jetting of drainage systems.
Inspection of below-ground and above-ground drainage assets.
Attend drainage emergencies and reactive callouts.
Diagnose drainage faults and identify root causes.
Clear blockages using mechanical and high-pressure water jetting equipment.
Carry out drainage repairs and minor excavation works.
Conduct CCTV drainage inspections.
Repair damaged pipework, chambers and associated infrastructure.
Ensure breakdowns are diagnosed quickly and resolved safely.
Minimise disruption to client operations.
Ensuring all maintenance activities are delivered efficiently and proactively.
Production of accurate quotations ensuring,
Correct parts and materials identification,
Labour estimates.
Clear scope of works.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Desirable Qualifications
HPWJA Water Jetting Safety Awareness.
Basic plumbing skills
CCTV Drainage Survey Qualification.
Confined Space Medium Risk.
Confined Space High Risk & Rescue.
NRSWA Street Works Qualification.
First Aid at Work.
IOSH Working Safely.
Asbestos Awareness.
IPAF.
PASMA.
Environmental Awareness Qualification.
Experience using Joblogic or CAFM systems.
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years drainage industry experience.
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
Experience operating high-pressure jetting equipment.
Experience carrying out drainage repairs and blockage clearance.
Experience within a mobile facilities maintenance environment.
Experience producing drainage reports and recommendations.
THE PACKAGE
· 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Buy and sell holiday to suit your schedule.
· One paid volunteering day per year, empowering you to support causes that matter to you.
· Company Van for site travel.
· Access to our Employee assistant programme for wellbeing support.
· Auto enrolment in the company pension scheme.
· Full training by a supportive friendly team.
· Annual events.
INTERESTED
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a team of engineers in a business that’s growing fast and investing in talent. If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
If you think you’re a match, get in touch today
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
M&E specialist Linaker celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2018, having been established by Chairman Bill Harrison in 1993. Linaker prides itself on being a privately-owned business that provides national reach to its diverse range of clients – from world-famous to boutique businesses. With a new office opening in Leeds, complementing their existing network in Birmingham, Bristol Livingston and London, Linaker offers a truly national service with unparalleled local knowledge and know-how.
At the heart of Linaker lies its people, with Claire Curran at the helm as Managing Director. With its highly trained engineers, experienced Contract Managers and in-house 24/7 Help Desk, Linaker is committed to giving its clients greater control to tailor and engineer their unique, perfect environment. Linaker has recently launched its National Helpdesk Forum to streamline communications between its clients and engineers.
With Harrison’s 35 years of experience combined with Curran’s unrivalled passion for the industry, this leadership duo is approaching Linaker’s next 25 years with renewed focus and energy. Adding to the dynamic skillset of the Board, Management and wider team, Curran’s immediate focus has been on restructuring and reinforcing Linaker’s committed and loyal workforce.
With a roster of long-standing clients of up to 24 years, Linaker will continue to operate as an independent, privately-owned business rooted in its family values of trust, reliability and care.
