Drainage Assistant

lanesgroup; Woolpit; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Holiday entitlement

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

The Lanes Group is seeking a motivated Drainage Assistant to join the Woolpit Depot. You will work with experienced engineers to survey drainage systems, learn to assess conditions, identify defects, and support maintenance and repair strategies.

This permanent, full-time role features night and day shift patterns (nights 47.5 hours/week; 4 on 4 off days 40.25 hours/week). Salary ranges from £12.50 to £16.35 per hour, depending on experience and shift.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Strong interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Hands-on, outdoors work readiness.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address any concerns.
• Identify drainage issues including blockages, defects, infiltration, and root ingress.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean 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 underground pipes and sewers.
• Assist in emergency response for flooding and urgent drainage issues.
• Learn to complete RAMS under supervision.

Skills

Interest in drainage

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Driving licence

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Drainage Assistant to join our team working out of our Woolpit 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,

About the Role:

• Monday to Friday Nights 47.5 hours per week
• 4 on 4 off Days, 40.25 hours per week
• Salary: £12.50 - £16.35 dependent on experience and shift

Benefits:

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

As a Drainage Assistant, you will:

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address any concerns.
• 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.

About you:

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• 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

About Lanes:

At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. It’s a big part of who we are. It’s also one of the reasons that we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2200 staff and a network of depots across the country.

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.

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

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