Job Title: Drainage & Plumbing Engineer (Self-Employed)
Location: London & Surrounding Counties
Earnings: Realistic £1,500 per week (OTE £60,000 – £90,000)
Contract: Self-employed Contractor
Hours: Minimum 45 hours availability per week (including call-out cover)
Job Type: Full-time

About Us:
United Drains is a leading plumbing and drainage company specialising in the commercial sector. Due to rapid growth, we are expanding our engineering team and are seeking experienced Drainage Engineers to join us on a self-employed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers to earn a high income while working with a supportive, professional team.

Earnings & Terms:

50% of total earnings – realistic weekly earnings of £1,500

Self-employed contractor status

Minimum 45 hours availability per week

Participation in call-out rota required

Key Responsibilities:
You must be competent in most (but not necessarily all) of the following:

General plumbing (City & Guilds qualified preferred)

Drain unblocking and fault finding

Excavations and drain laying

Drain lining and patch repairs

CCTV drainage surveys

High-pressure water jetting

Preparing and submitting quotations

Adhering to health and safety regulations

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in drainage and/or plumbing

Positive, can-do attitude

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

Exceptional customer service skills

Team player with a collaborative mindset

Full UK driving licence

Must supply own tools

Available to work a minimum of 45 hours per week

What We Offer:

High earning potential: OTE £60,000 – £90,000

Company-branded vehicle (chargeable)

Uniform provided

Congestion Charge and ULEZ costs covered

Access to our supplier network for parts/materials

Opportunities to progress to senior field-based roles

If you're a skilled and motivated drainage engineer looking for high earnings and flexible working within a respected and growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your drainage career with United Drains.