Civils & Drainage Operative – Utility Projects

Lanes Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group provides nationwide utility services and operates through Sapphire Utility Solutions. The role involves groundwork, drainage works, site documentation and active involvement in health and safety, with strong emphasis on compliance and safe operations.

Joining the Sapphire Utility Solutions team, you will support reactive and planned maintenance across CCTV, jetting and civils, ensuring site safety and efficient delivery of projects for United Utilities contracts.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• NPORS
• Slinger and Signaller
• NRSWA
• EUSR National Water Hygiene
• Asbestos Awareness
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Excavator techniques and hand signals

Responsibilities

• Maintain great customer service and communication.
• Adhere to company absence reporting procedure.
• Updating and completing site documentation using electronic tablet.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and safe system of work.
• Carry out site specific risk assessments and discuss changes with team member and site supervisor.
• Operate machinery and tools safely to assist with tasks.
• Follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance to ensure roadworthiness.
• Report issues or hazards by following company procedures.
• Ensure works align with approved method statements.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Ensure live on/off sites to avoid highway penalties.
• Wear and maintain PPE and report defects.
• Carry out groundwork tasks like digging trenches, laying pipes, spot repairs.
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems.
• Maintain safe excavations with ground support.
• Read drainage plans.
• Record photographic evidence of jobs.
• Troubleshoot drainage system issues and provide solutions.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Banksman

Manual Handling

Emergency First Aid

NRSWA

EUSR National Water Hygiene

Asbestos Awareness

Slinger and Signaller

Abrasive Wheels

Excavator Above10Ton

Excavator Below10Ton

Confined Spaces

SSSTS or SMSTS

EUSR Safe Dig – Cat & Genny

EUSR Water SHEA

Face Fit Tested – FFP3

Job description

Lanes Group provides nationwide utility services and operates through Sapphire Utility Solutions. The role involves groundwork, drainage works, site documentation and active involvement in health and safety, with strong emphasis on compliance and safe operations.

Joining the Sapphire Utility Solutions team, you will support reactive and planned maintenance across CCTV, jetting and civils, ensuring site safety and efficient delivery of projects for United Utilities contracts.