At a Glance
- Tasks: Work outdoors to diagnose and solve drainage issues using high-pressure equipment.
- Company: Join Lanes Group, a leading UK infrastructure provider with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and a friendly working environment.
- Other info: Full training provided; flexible night shifts with great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Hardworking attitude; experience with high-pressure jetting is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
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 is at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute operational excellence.
In this critical role, you will ensure our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, leaving a legacy of quality and compliance, and keeping our promises at all times. 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, and 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.
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 Thames Water contract service to deliver effective solutions to wastewater network and drainage problems. You will travel to residential sites in an HGV around the Home Counties area, powering a high-pressure water jet for restoration, cleaning, clearing, repairing and maintaining drainage systems.
- Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.
- Run diagnostics and repairs on drains using electro-mechanical and specialist CCTV survey equipment.
- Rodding blockages.
- Deliver good customer service.
- Maintain good health and safety practices while carrying out works.
If you enjoy working outdoors and delivering excellent customer service, where no two days are the same, and want to join a growing company that values you and your ability, 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, 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. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented areas of the community.
Drainage Engineer - Nights in Ware 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.
