Drainage network operative

Ensure the serviceability and condition of the sewerage network, providing rapid response to failures in the sewerage network, and investigate causes of the issues.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST1348

Role overview

Drainage network operatives maintain, inspect, and repair the underground drainage systems - sewers, drains, and associated structures - that are essential to public health and the water environment. You will operate specialist equipment to clear blockages, survey pipes with CCTV cameras, and carry out repairs in challenging environments. It is a practical outdoor role with opportunities to progress into supervisory, surveying, or drainage engineering positions.