Drainage Operative / Groundworker

Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedBirminghamreedpublished 10/13/2026

Your tasks

Duties will include

  • Carrying out drainage repairs and maintenance
  • Using high-pressure jetting equipment to clear blockages
  • Investigating and resolving drainage issues
  • Excavating and repairing damaged drainage and pipework
  • Replacing drainage runs where required
  • General groundworks associated with drainage repairs
  • Working safely in and around occupied residential properties

Requirements

The ideal candidate

  • Previous experience within drainage / groundworks
  • Previous experience using drain jetting equipment is essential
  • Confident carrying out drainage and pipe repairs
  • Previous social housing or responsive repairs experience would be advantageous
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Reliable, professional and comfortable working around tenants

How to apply

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Drainage Operative, Drainage Groundworker or Groundworker with jetting experience looking for their next temporary assignment in Birmingham. Interested? Apply today for further information.

Other

Birmingham Temporary Contract Starting Soon Social Housing We are currently recruiting for an experienced Drainage Operative / Groundworker to join a Housing Association, working across properties in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. This is a temporary position starting soon and would suit someone with a strong background in drainage and groundworks who is confident carrying out both blockage removals and drainage repairs.

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