At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to tackle drainage issues and deliver top-notch customer service.
- Company: Lanes Group, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Flexible 4 on, 4 off schedule with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working with cutting-edge equipment.
- Qualifications: Hardworking attitude; experience with high-pressure jetting is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
Location: Kidlington, Langford Lane, Oxfordshire
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Hours: 4 days on 4 days off, 40.25 hours
Salary: OTE £34,000 per annum (basic pay, overtime, on call allowance and bonuses)
Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
About the Role
We are looking for customer focused people to join our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Travelling to residential sites via 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 H&S practice while carrying out works.
- Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
- Use PPE, safe site set ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
- Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
- Liaise with the client regarding progress and any updates.
- 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.
- Provide support to colleagues.
- 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
