At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to tackle drainage issues and provide top-notch customer service.
- Company: Lanes Group, a leader in utility services with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and your birthday off!
- Other info: Full training provided and opportunities for career growth in a friendly environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: HGV Class 2 licence required; experience with high-pressure jetting is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Crawley Depot, Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 50 Hours Per Week, Plus on-call rota
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); plus your birthday off; health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; enhanced maternity and paternity; retention loyalty scheme based on length of service; friendly working environment.
Training: Full training provided.
About the Role: Due to continued growth and development, we are looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to residential sites via a HGV in a two person team, around the region, powering a high-pressure water jet for restoration.
- Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
- Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.
- Run diagnostics and repairs on drains.
- Deliver good customer service.
- Maintain good health and safety practice while carrying out works.
- Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
- Comply with health and safety responsibilities, i.e. PPE / safe site setups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
- Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
- Operate JHL specification vacuum tankers and associated equipment.
- Safely access vehicle cabs, sites and offices using correct procedures (e.g., three points of contact).
- Manipulate flexible pipework in a safe manner utilising correct manual handling techniques.
- Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE or utilising the lone worker system.
- Dynamically risk assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
- Liaise with the client regarding process and any updates.
- Provide support to your colleagues.
- Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use.
- Report any defects or malfunctions.
- Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
- Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
- Perform any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management.
What is Essential: Ability to work safely, quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
About You: The ideal candidate will be hard working, respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of high-pressure jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage. You must have a minimum of an HGV Class 2 licence, completed CPC and have an up to date digi tachograph card.
Equal Opportunities: At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group is a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.
HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer in Crawley employer: Lanes Group PLC
At Lanes Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment at our Crawley Depot. With comprehensive training, competitive benefits including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and a commitment to employee growth, we empower our team to deliver exceptional service while ensuring their well-being. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the utility sector, where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
