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Drainage Investigation Engineer

AUGER SITE INVESTIGATIONS LIMITED
Motherwell Full-time
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We're looking for a Drainage Investigation Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Motherwell. Our total package is worth £36,412 \- £40,603 without overtime.

About Auger

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8\+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Financials

  • Starting Salary \- £32,381 \- £36,353 dependent on experience

  • Annual Bonus \- approx £2000 \- £2500

  • 5\.5% Pension Contribution \- approx £1781 \- £1999
Overtime
  • Optional weekend OT at 1\.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to £38,280 \- £42,700
Working Hours
  • 42\.5hrs per week, Mon\-Fri only \& NO on\-call work

  • We pay door\-to\-door including all driving time

  • Go straight to your job from home \- you don't have to report to a depot or yard first

  • Limited stay\-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter
Leave
  • 22 Days Annual Leave \+ 8 Bank Hol

  • AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service

  • Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave
Benefits
  • Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician \& physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24\-Hour GP \& gym discounts

  • 2 company\-wide events per year \& regular funded socials in your region

  • A focus on training \& progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country

  • £1000 for successful employee referrals

  • Access to discounted Mortgage \& Insurance Services
What We Provide
  • A choice of our quality uniform range \& all PPE

  • Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn't shared with others

  • Mobile phone

  • Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need

  • Local storage sites \& skips

  • A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on\-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements
The Role
  • Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend appropriate repairs

  • Logically establish ownership and the cause of the customer's issue

  • Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind

  • Complete trial holes to locate foundations and collect soil \& root samples

  • Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ

  • Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required
Preferred Experience
  • Use of CCTV Camera, including recording \& labelling

  • Use of CAT scanner to identify buried services \& trace existing metallic supply

  • Reinstatement of surfaces inc. paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.

  • Ability to complete small repairs eg replacements of gullies, restbends or sections of pipework
You'll be a great fit for Auger if
  • You are great at caring for customers

  • You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges

  • You take pride in the high standard of your work

  • You are enthusiastic, self\-motivated and like to take ownership

  • You are looking for a stable place to build a long\-term career

  • You have a clear DBS \& driving licence
Our interview process
  • Stage 1 \- Short 15 min phone call with our HR team

  • Stage 2 \- Interview with management via Teams
For further information please visit our website;

www.auger.co.uk

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