At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to tackle drainage issues and provide on-site solutions.
- Company: Friendly company committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Full training provided and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Hard-working attitude; experience with high-pressure jetting is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 27300 £ per year.
We are recruiting a Drainage Engineer to work in 2‑person teams across Sussex for a Southern Water contract, delivering on-site solutions to waste‑water and drainage problems.
Position Details
- Location: Crawley Depot (West Sussex)
- Job Type: Permanent, full‑time
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week (includes flexible hours, weekends and on‑call rota)
- Salary: £27,300 per annum
- Benefits: 21 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), birthday off, health cash plan, onsite parking, auto‑enrolment pension scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, retention loyalty scheme, and a friendly working environment.
About the Role
The role involves travelling to residential sites via HGV with a two‑person team, operating high‑pressure water jets for restoration, cleaning and maintaining drainage systems, diagnosing and repairing drains, recording job reports on specialist equipment, and maintaining excellent customer service and health & safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Travel to residential sites via HGV as part of a two‑person team.
- Operate high‑pressure water jets for restoration and clean drainage systems.
- Diagnose and repair drainage systems efficiently.
- Log detailed job reports using specialist equipment.
- Deliver excellent customer service and liaise with the client on progress.
- Follow health & safety practices, wear PPE, and use the lone worker system.
- Maintain vehicle stock and vehicle safety checks.
- Use VISTEC and Salesforce platforms for reporting.
- Risk‑assess site access and working conditions; adapt actions accordingly.
- Support colleagues and provide on‑site assistance.
- Inspect tools, equipment and plant before and after use.
- Report defects or malfunctions and ensure proper training.
- Adhere to all Lanes Group policies and procedures.
- Perform any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties assigned by management.
Qualifications & Skills
- Hard‑working, respectful, and compliant with health & safety standards.
- Experience with high‑pressure jetting equipment is useful but not essential.
- Drainage qualifications such as NRSWA and confined spaces are an advantage.
Benefits
- Full training and PPE provided.
- Health cash plan.
- On‑site parking.
- Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Retention loyalty scheme based on length of service.
- Friendly working environment.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
Drainage Engineer employer: Lanes
As a Drainage Engineer with us, you'll enjoy a supportive and friendly work environment at our Crawley Depot, where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. We offer competitive benefits including a health cash plan, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and a retention loyalty scheme, all while providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying flexible working hours and a commitment to your well-being.
