Drainage Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Drainage Engineers to join their Utility Division. This role offers the chance to work outdoors, providing essential solutions to drainage issues while ensuring top-notch customer service. With full training provided, you will operate high-pressure jetting equipment, maintain drainage systems, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Join a growing company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career progression. If you are hardworking, respectful, and eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

21 days holiday including bank holidays

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and deliver practical solutions.
• Experience with high-pressure jetting equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clear drainage systems while ensuring safety practices.
• Travel to sites, operate equipment, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Conduct inspections and report any issues with tools or equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

High Pressure Jetting

Risk Assessment

Education

Drainage Qualifications (e.g., NRSWA, Confined Spaces)

Full UK Driver's Licence

Tools

VISTEC

Salesforce

Job description

Drainage Engineer

At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership is at our heart, supporting our people to ensure they are engaged with purpose, rewarded, and recognised whilst delivering absolute operational excellence. This is one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role, you will ensure our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance, and keeping our promises at all times.

We operate 24/7, and as such, you are required to work flexible hours, weekends, and participate in an on-call rota. Full training, PPE, and use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

Position: Drainage Engineer

Location: Kidlington Depot, Thames Valley Region (Kidlington, Oxfordshire)

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 4 On 4 Off, 40.25 hours (working earlies and lates)

Salary: £37,000 per annum (made up of basic pay, overtime, on-call allowance, and bonuses)

Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About the Role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer-focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

• Travelling to residential sites via HGV in a two-person team, around the region, powering a high-pressure water jet for restoration
• Clean, clear, and maintain drainage systems
• Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided
• Run diagnostics and repairs on drains
• Deliver good customer service
• Maintain good health and safety practices while carrying out works
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished
• Comply with health and safety responsibilities, i.e., PPE / safe site setups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public, and other road users
• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE and utilising the lone worker system
• Dynamically risk assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival
• Liaising with the client regarding process and any updates
• Provide support to your colleagues
• Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment, and plant before and after use
• Report any defects or malfunctions
• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties, or projects as requested by management

If you enjoy working outdoors and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same, and want to join a growing company that values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

FULL TRAINING GIVEN - Great Opportunity

About You:

The ideal candidate will be hardworking and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage. A full UK driver's licence is beneficial.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.