At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to tackle drainage issues and deliver top-notch customer service.
- Company: Lanes Group, a leading UK infrastructure provider with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Other info: Full training provided; we value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, solve real problems, and grow your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence; experience with high-pressure jetting is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 38899 - 41000 £ per year.
Drainage Engineer Van Pack
At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the communities we serve.
As one of the UK's leading infrastructure delivery partners, we employ around 5,000 talented people across a nationwide network of depots and operational locations, delivering annual revenues in excess of £650 million.
We provide essential infrastructure, drainage, wastewater and utility services to many of the UK's leading organisations, including a significant number of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies.
Our success is built on the expertise of our people, our commitment to doing things safely and professionally, and our focus on delivering outstanding service every day.
Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.
In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.
We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on‑call rota.
Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.
Position: Van Pack Drainage Engineer
Location: Millbrook Depot (Southampton), once competent you will work from door to door.
Job Type: Permanent, full‑time
Benefits
- 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- plus your birthday off
- health cash plan
- onsite parking
- auto enrolment pension scheme
- enhanced maternity and paternity, friendly working environment
About the role
Due to continued growth and development, we are now 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.
- Travelling to residential sites in a van you are responsible for, 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
- Delivering good customer service.
- Maintaining good H&S practise while carrying out works.
- Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
- To comply with health and safety responsibilities i. e. PPE / safe site set ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
- To be able to utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
- Ability to work unsupervised in all weather conditions utilising correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.
- Dynamically risk assess site access & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
- Liaising with the client regarding progress and any updates.
- Provide support to your colleagues.
- To conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
- Report any defects or malfunctions in regards to training.
- Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
- Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
- Any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.
So if you enjoy working outdoors and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.
What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
FULL TRAINING GIVEN - Great Opportunity
About you
The ideal candidate will be hard working and 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 full UK drivers licence.
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
Lanes Group are a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.
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Drainage Engineer Van Pack in New Milton employer: Lanes Group PLC
At Lanes Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions the growth and development of our emerging talent. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every employee has access to meaningful career pathways and continuous improvement opportunities. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a real impact on the future of our workforce.
