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General Assistant - Drainage

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Metro Rod

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United Kingdom , Coventry

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Salary:

22568.00 - 26436.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking a General Assistant to support our Drainage Engineers and Tanker Drivers. This role will provide you with training in order to move into a Drainage Engineer position further down the line. This would ideally suit someone from a civils/ground working background. We will provide full training – working towards becoming an Engineer within 6-12 months.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support our Engineers in carrying out a range of services associated with the cleaning clearance, repair and maintenance of our customer’s drains
  • Deliver an exceptional standard of customer service
  • Ensure you work in accordance with H&S and Quality Assurance procedures
  • Communicate effectively with clients and Metro Rod Support Centre colleagues to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times

Requirements:

  • Positive, flexible, can-do attitude
  • Want to be part of a growing and progressive business
  • Willing to work some unsociable hours
  • Must be physically fit and able to work outdoors
  • Keen interest and desire to progress within the drainage industry
  • Willing to work towards NVQ level 2 drainage or equivalent
  • Must have full clean UK driving license and own vehicle

Nice to have:

Ideal candidate would suit someone from a civils/ground working background

What we offer:
  • Personal development
  • Loyalty Bonus
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Branded uniform
  • Ongoing Health & Safety and new skills training
  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
April 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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