Drainage engineer

Lanes Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid at time and a half

Full training provided

Pension

Death in service benefits

Holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Full PPE provided

Opportunity for progression

Job summary

A leading service provider is looking for individuals to operate high-pressure water jetting equipment in Andover, Hampshire. The role involves working in teams to clear blockages in wastewater systems and using CCTV for assessments. The position requires strong communication skills and a hands-on approach while working outdoors. Benefits include overtime pay, full training, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.
• Must be a good team player and competent in IT.
• Experience with accurate data entry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment.
• Use CCTV for underground assessments.
• Liaise with customers and update electronic records.
• Report safety issues and conduct vehicle checks.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Team player

Competent in IT and accurate data entry

Education

CPC licence

Job description

Position Details

Location: Andover, Hampshire.

Hours: 50 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm.

Salary: £37,000-£44,000 per annum (depending on experience and tickets). Overtime paid at 1.5× on top of base salary.

About the Role

Working on a variety of reactive contracts, you will drive gully wagons and work closely with an operative and HGV driver to clean along highways across the country. You will assist with cab access and use a company tablet daily. The role requires a hands‑on approach and willingness to get stuck in, as well as comfort working outdoors for most of the day. Your schedule will involve a mixture of days, nights and away shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate high‑pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes and other wastewater systems.
• Use remote CCTV investigations to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Work in a two‑person team operating high‑spec jetting and vacuumation units.
• Liaise with customers.
• Update electronic records.
• Report safety issues.
• Perform vehicle and jetting equipment checks.

Experience & Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Team player.
• Competent in IT and accurate data entry.
• CPC licence desirable.

Benefits

• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Full training provided.
• Pension.
• Death in service benefits.
• Holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Full PPE provided.
• Opportunity for progression.

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