At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to tackle drainage issues and deliver top-notch customer service.
- Company: Lanes Group, the UK's largest independent infrastructure delivery partner.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 21 days holiday, health cash plan, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Full training provided; we value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, solve real problems, and enjoy a dynamic role with career growth.
- Qualifications: Full UK driver's licence; experience with high-pressure jetting is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 37000 £ per year.
At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. We are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner with a turnover in excess of £530 million, employing over 4,000 people across a countrywide network of operational locations.
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.
Position: Van Pack Drainage Engineer
Location: Crossness STW, South London Region (Abbey Wood, Greater London)
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours plus every other weekend (working both earlies and lates)
Salary: OTE £37,000 per annum (made up of basic pay, overtime, on-call allowance, and bonuses)
Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
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 waste-water network and drainage problems.
- Travelling to residential sites in a van
- Powering a high-pressure water jet for restoration
- Cleaning, clearing, and maintaining drainage systems
- Recording each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided
- Running diagnostics and repairs on drains
- Delivering good customer service
- Maintaining good health and safety practices while carrying out works
- Ensuring vehicle stock is full and replenished
- Complying with health and safety responsibilities, i.e. PPE / safe site setups
- Utilising VISTEC and Salesforce platforms
- Working unsupervised in all weather conditions
- Dynamically risk assessing site access and working conditions
- Liaising with the client regarding process and updates
- Providing support to colleagues
- Conducting thorough inspections of tools, equipment, and plant before and after use
- Reporting any defects or malfunctions
- Carrying out risk assessments
- Being aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
- Any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties, or projects as requested by management
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.
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 driver's licence as our vehicles are all manual.
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.
Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.
