Drainage Assistant

lanesgroup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Job summary

The Lanes Group, the UK's largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions, is seeking a Drainage Assistant in Glasgow to join our depot teams. You will work in two-person crews on blockages, pipe cleansing and reactive call-outs, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Full training in high-pressure water jetting, confined space and spill response will be provided. We welcome internal and external candidates; benefits include pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage/utility work is preferred.
• On-site training in high-pressure water jetting and safety.
• Ability to operate machinery with good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Attend drainage issues such as blockages and pipe cleansing.
• Work in two-person teams to respond to calls.
• Provide reactive call-out support as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Listening

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Customer focus

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UK's largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation's water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UK's largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the Role

Due to company growth, we are looking to appoint a Drainage Assistant to join our dynamic Depot teams. Working as part of a two person teams, you will be responsible for attending drainage related issues such as blockages, pipe clearing, cleansing and reactive call outs.

• Location: Glasgow
• Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
  

About you

Applicants should ideally have experience in the above ideally from a utility or similar background.

Lanes Group will provide all training required for the role such as high-pressure water jetting, confined space, spill response, etc.

You can become a successful Utilities Waste-Water Technician if you have problem-solving, listening, critical thinking, teamworking abilities and a customer focused approach. Also, as you need to operate machinery, excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration are essential skills.

What you will get in return

In joining the Lanes Group, the UK's largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer

• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• £13 to £14 per hour dependant on experience
• Death in service

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of 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.

• Lanes
• Lanes I
• SUS
• Clearflow
• AQS

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

LAN