Drainage Assistant

Lanes Group Plc; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage services provider is seeking a Drainage Assistant based in the United Kingdom. This full-time role involves supporting experienced engineers, operating equipment for cleaning drains, and assisting in emergency response situations. Candidates should have a practical approach, good communication skills, and a basic understanding of drainage systems. The position offers significant opportunities for professional development and valuable overtime rates.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points) required.
• Strong interest in drainage, utilities or civil engineering.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying drainage issues including blockages and defects.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Support CCTV inspections of underground pipes.
• Assist in emergency response situations for drainage issues.

Skills

Enthusiasm for drainage and civil engineering

Practical, hands-on approach

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Drainage Assistant to join our team working out of our Leeds Depot. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers to carry out surveys of drainage systems, learning how to assess conditions, identify defects, and support maintenance and repair strategies. This is a Permanent full time role, Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

• Assist in identifying drainage issues, including blockages, structural defects, infiltration and root ingress.
• Operate high‑pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipework.
• Remove waste materials and prevent build‑up in wastewater systems.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Support CCTV inspections to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Assist in emergency response situations, including flooding and urgent drainage issues.
• Learn to complete job sheets, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) under supervision.
• A strong interest in drainage, utilities or civil engineering.
• A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills and a desire to learn new software.

The Lanes Group plc comprises a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography, increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points) is required.

• Enhanced overtime rates.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance scheme.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network.