13/08/2026
# Trainee Drainage Engineer – Metro Rod
**Location:** Lincolnshire & Peterborough
**Job Type:** Full-Time, Permanent
**Salary:** Dependent on age and previous experience – to be discussed at interview
**Experience:** No drainage experience required – full training provided
# # Start Your Career with Metro Rod
Metro Rod Lincolnshire & Peterborough are looking for a **Trainee Drainage Engineer** to join our growing team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to learn a skilled trade. **Previous drainage experience is not required**, as full training will be provided.
You'll work alongside experienced drainage engineers while learning how to investigate, clear, maintain and repair drainage systems across a variety of domestic and commercial sites.
# # # What You'll Learn
As your training progresses, you'll gain experience in:
* High-pressure water jetting and blockage clearance
* CCTV drainage surveys
* Drain cleaning and maintenance
* Using specialist drainage machinery and equipment
* Identifying drainage defects and faults
* Basic drainage repairs and remedial works
* Completing job reports and site documentation
* Working safely on domestic and commercial sites
* Providing a professional service to customers
# # # What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
* Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
* Comfortable with physical and outdoor work
* Happy working in all weather conditions
* Practical and able to use their initiative
* Confident dealing with customers
* Able to work effectively as part of a team
* Willing to undertake additional training and qualifications
* Flexible regarding working hours when required
* Comfortable working in an environment that can sometimes be dirty and physically demanding
A **full UK driving licence is essential**.
# # # Salary
Salary will be **dependent on the successful applicant's age and previous experience** and will be discussed during the interview process.
As skills, experience and qualifications develop, there will be opportunities for progression within the role.
# # # What We Offer
* Full drainage training
* On-the-job training with experienced engineers
* Training on specialist drainage equipment
* Opportunities to gain industry qualifications
* Company uniform and PPE
* Career progression within an established national drainage company
* The opportunity to develop into a fully qualified Drainage Engineer
# # # About Metro Rod
Metro Rod provides professional drainage services to businesses and households across the UK. Our Lincolnshire & Peterborough team carries out everything from emergency blockage clearance and CCTV surveys to planned maintenance, drain repairs and specialist drainage works.
We're looking for someone who wants more than just a job – we're looking for someone who wants to **learn a trade, develop their skills and build a long-term career within the drainage industry.**
**Interested? Apply today with your CV and a short introduction telling us why you'd like to become a Trainee Drainage Engineer.**