At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to repair and maintain drainage systems across Sussex.
- Company: Join a friendly company committed to equal opportunities and employee growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and onsite parking.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors and gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Hardworking individuals with good communication skills; experience with jetting equipment is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
Patching and Lining Drainage Engineer
We are recruiting Drainage Engineers for the Southern Water contract to cover Sussex on our Patching and Lining team.
The role involves travelling to residential sites in a two-person team, repairing and maintaining drainage systems, and providing reliable customer service.
Job Details
Position
Drainage Engineer – Patching and Lining
Location
Hailsham WTW, East Sussex
Job Type
Permanent, full-time
Hours
Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week (including flexible hours, weekends and on‑call rota)
Salary
£16.00 to £18.00 per hour (OTE £41,700 to £46,900 per annum), depending on experience
Benefits
21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto‑enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
Responsibilities
- Travel to residential sites via a specially equipped van in a two-person team around the region.
- Repair and maintain drainage systems, installing patch liners for first-time-fix sewer and drain repair.
- Use the Picote system to remove scale, roots, concrete and other hard obstructions that high‑pressure water jetting cannot remove.
- Survey the drainage network and assess pipe conditions to produce high‑quality reports using state‑of‑the‑art drain surveying equipment.
- Record each job accurately on the specialist equipment provided.
- Deliver good customer service.
- Maintain good health & safety practice while carrying out works.
- Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
- Comply with health and safety responsibilities, including PPE, safe site set‑ups and lone‑worker systems.
- Use VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
- Liaise with the client regarding progress and updates.
- Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, using correct PPE and lone‑worker systems.
- Dynamically assess site access and working conditions and adjust risk accordingly.
- Provide support to colleagues.
- Inspect tools, equipment and plant before and after use.
- Report any defects or malfunctions in relation to training.
- Carry out risk assessments with a mature approach to risk perception.
- Adhere to all Lanes Group policies and responsibilities.
- Carry out other reasonable ad‑hoc duties as requested by management.
Qualifications
- Hard working, respectful, and compliant with health and safety standards.
- Experience with high‑pressure jetting equipment (useful but not essential).
- Confined space entry training (AP2) preferred.
- Drainage qualifications such as NRSWA, OS19X advantageous.
- Ability to diagnose and deliver practical, efficient solutions quickly.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Equal Opportunity
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.
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Drainage Engineer - Patching and Lining employer: Lanes Group
Lanes Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment for Drainage Engineers in Sussex. With comprehensive training and health benefits, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while working collaboratively in dedicated teams to deliver high-quality service. The company values safety and customer satisfaction, making it a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful employment in the drainage industry.
