DrainMaster South West Ltd

12/11/2025

Immediate start available.

We are currently expanding our team and looking to recruit several Skilled Drainage and Groundworkers to join us to work on a variety of various small projects across the Southwest.

Key Responsibilities -

Carry out all aspects of groundworks and drainage.
Undertake various tasks: blockwork, block paving, concrete work, tarmac, kerbing, and flagging.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards
Operate with professionalism when dealing with colleagues, clients, and site teams
Work effectively under pressure and use your own initiative
Utilize equipment and tools effectively to ensure high-quality construction work.
Excavating and preparing construction sites to include vegetation clearance, demolition and site strip.
Construct concrete foundations to include dig out, prepare subbase, setting up of temporary formworks, pour / finish concrete.
Assisting with the installation of utilities like water and sewerage systems.
Backfilling trenches and reinstating surfaces.
Preparation of road surfaces to include dig out, prepare sub-base and laying of kerbs.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on-site.
Operating machinery such as excavators, dumpers, rollers and compactors (Competent operators only - proof of skill cards required)

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Groundworks (Drainage experience essential)
CSCS, CPCS, or NPORS card (must display CSCS logo)
Own transport and PPE required to start with.
Additional tickets or certifications (e.g., machine operation) are an advantage but not essential
Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Clean full driving licence.

£15.00 – £22.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
CIS, with potential for permanent employment.
Free and on-site parking provided
Working Hours

Monday to Friday: from 07:30am – 17:00pm

How to Apply -
If interested, please contact us for further details on 01395 513111 or email us your CV to [email protected]

14/05/2025

STOLEN TRAILER!!

Our trailer has been stolen last night at 22.45 by two hooded lowlifes from our yard in Alexandria Ind. Estate, Sidmouth EX10 9HL
Drove off in dark blue Mercedes SUV.
Details of the vehicle from CCTV recording - Reg. WF54 AAE - first registered in Exeter

Dark blue SUV - rear bumper was damaged in the process when hooking up and stealing the trailer.

Details for trailer -
IFOR WILLIAMS TT3017 10f
Serial number 5229454

2024 Tipper Trailer, electric tipper, comes with alloy ramps, heavy duty 13”wheel model.
Please get in contact if you know anything or contact police anonymously quoting crime reference number 50250120437.

Please share away and make your post PUBLIC.

Many Thanks.

P.S. Devon & Cornwall Police our trailer was reported stolen 7 days ago but no one from your department hasn't come round to take a statement and collect the evidence. We were assured that the case officer will be attending as soon as possible - 7 days ago.

09/04/2020

From us at Drainmaster (SW) Ltd -

Dear all,

We are here to help with any emergencies you may have -dealing with blocked drains, burst pipes, water leaks.
If you have any queries, please get in touch on our Emergency number: 07813 962761 or call our office 01395 513111

At Drainmaster (SW) Ltd, we remain fully operational during these unprecedented times and we are taking the health and safety of our employees, customers and other business contacts very seriously. During this outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we have in place a series of preventative measures and recommendations in accordance with Government guidelines, to protect our customers, employees and contacts.

Whilst these measures cannot fully protect our employees from contracting COVID-19, they are aimed at minimising the risk of a large-scale outbreak on site, which could affect our ability to provide our emergency services – dealing with blocked drains, burst pipes, water leaks.

We have no reports of COVID-19 amongst our staff, but employees are required to report if they are experiencing any of the symptoms. We are closely monitoring the outbreak and the latest Government guidance on the spread of COVID-19.

Please stay safe, keep well and thank you.

30/03/2020

From us at Drainmaster (SW) Ltd -

Dear all,

We were advised that ‘sewerage’ has been included as one of the key worker utility sectors that has been published by the Government.
We are interpreting this to include drainage contractors who are engaged in the provision of emergency services.
At Drainmaster (SW) Ltd, we remain fully operational during these unprecedented times and we are taking the health and safety of our employees, customers and other business contacts very seriously. During this outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we have in place a series of preventative measures and recommendations in accordance with Government guidelines, to protect our customers, employees and contacts.
Whilst these measures cannot fully protect our employees from contracting COVID-19, they are aimed at minimising the risk of a large-scale outbreak on site, which could affect our ability to provide our emergency services – dealing with blocked drains, burst pipes, water leaks.

We have no reports of COVID-19 amongst our staff, but employees are required to report if they are experiencing any of the symptoms. We are closely monitoring the outbreak and the latest Government guidance on the spread of COVID-19.

Some of the measures we have taken include:
· Updated specific recommendations and guidance on best practice health measures to our employees on how to avoid the spread of the virus.
· Non-essential visits to our offices are prohibited

We are here to help with any emergencies you may have. If you have any queries, please get in touch on our Emergency number: 07813 962761 or call our office 01395 513111

Please stay safe, keep well and thank you.

11/11/2018

“...The mournful brass notes cry the final farewell, a message for the fallen: your job is done, rest in peace.
And then – in the darkness – we fall silent.
Because the words thank you will never be enough...”

13/04/2017

Join our team!

SKILLED GROUNDWORKERS - MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF GROUNDWORK ESPECIALLY DRAINAGE.
Due to an expanding workload we are always looking to recruit a number of experienced groundworkers into our GROUNDWORKS & DRAINAGE company. Candidates should be experienced in all aspects of groundworks and drainage,such as pipe laying,kerb lying etc.
Ability to work under pressure and use their own initiative
Must be presentable and have a good and friendly approach when dealing with customers/tenants
Experience in tarmac/concreting preferred.
Must be a team player with a flexible approach to work.
Clean driving license.
Good pay depending on previous work experience.
Transport provided for the right candidate after a trial period.
If interested please contact us for further details on 01395 513111 or email your CV to [email protected] www.drainmasterltd.co.uk

DrainMaster(SW) Ltd offer drain cleaning and sewerage services for Sidmouth, Exeter, Taunton and surrounding areas across the South West.

11/11/2016

We will remember...

04/11/2016

Have a good weekend everyone !