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HGV Drainage Engineer
Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
maidstone
Posted 18 Oct 2026
Closing: 17 Nov 2026
Permanent
Competitive
Job Description & Overview
HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer – Kent
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer to join a growing drainage team working across commercial, domestic clients..
This is a hands-on, field-based role operating specialist jetting and vacuum equipment, supporting drainage maintenance and repair works across the network.
Key Responsibilities
Essential:
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
We are recruiting experienced HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer to join a growing drainage team working across commercial, domestic clients..
This is a hands-on, field-based role operating specialist jetting and vacuum equipment, supporting drainage maintenance and repair works across the network.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and service Jet Vac (Combi Unit) equipment in line with manufacturer service manuals
- Drive and operate an HGV Class 2 Combi / Jetting vehicle safely and efficiently
- Carry out high-pressure water jetting and vacuum excavation work
- Clean and maintain drainage systems including:
- Sewers and pipework
- Interceptors
- Work in and around confined spaces in accordance with safety procedures
- Ensure full compliance with RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) and site safety rules
- Complete all required waste documentation and duty-of-care paperwork
- Communicate effectively with clients, site teams, and line managers
- Work flexibly, including overtime and working away from home during the week
- Strict adherence to RAMS documentation on all sites
- Safe operation of high-pressure water jetting and vacuum systems
- Compliance with environmental waste handling regulations
- Working safely in confined or high-risk environments
Essential:
- Valid HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
- Valid Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
- Proven experience in drainage and jetting operations
- Strong understanding of safe systems of work and RAMS compliance
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Streetworks qualification
- High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) certification
- Confined xwwtmva Space training
- First Aid qualification
- Experience in patch lining / UV drain lining
- Ability to operate specialist drainage equipment confidently
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
- Willingness to carry out physically demanding outdoor work
- Flexibility to work overtime and away from home when required
- £18.00- £21ph depending on experience- enhanced overtime rates
- Regular overtime opportunities available
- Stable, long-term role within a growing team
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 18 Oct 2026
- Location: maidstone
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Engineering
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