Drainage Engineer

Lanes Infrastructure; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Drainage Engineers to join their team on the Isle of Wight. This permanent, full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to work outdoors while addressing wastewater and drainage issues. With full training and supportive work environment, you will be equipped to deliver high-quality services, ensuring safety and compliance at all times. The role emphasizes teamwork and customer service, making it perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic setting. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to mental health awareness, offering a rewarding career path in infrastructure services.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Pension scheme

Friendly environment

Qualifications

• Hardworking and respectful with a focus on safety.
• Experience with high-pressure jetting is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to residential sites and using high-pressure water jets.
• Cleaning and maintaining drainage systems and recording work accurately.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining safety standards.

Skills

High-pressure jetting

Customer service

Safety standards

Teamwork

Education

NRSWA

Confined Spaces

Tools

VISTEC

Salesforce

Job description

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We are excited to announce a major contract win with Southern Water and are recruiting Drainage Engineers to work in pairs across the Isle of Wight. This is a great opportunity to start or advance your career with us at Lanes Group!

At Lanes Group, we prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our staff and customers. We are the UK’s largest independent infrastructure delivery partner, with a turnover exceeding £530 million, over 4,000 employees, and a nationwide network. Our services are trusted by most of the FTSE 100 & 250 companies.

We emphasize strong leadership, engagement, recognition, and operational excellence, ensuring quality and compliance are at the core of our delivery. Our goal is to be recognized for quality, safety, and reliability in all we do.

This role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, traveling to sites, and delivering high-quality drainage services. Full training, PPE, and equipment will be provided to ensure you can perform at your best, regardless of previous experience.

Position Details

• Location: Fairlee Depot, Newport, Isle of Wight
• Type: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours/week
• Salary: £30,500 per annum
• Benefits: 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan, onsite parking, pension scheme, friendly environment

About the Role

You will work on our Southern Water contract, addressing wastewater and drainage issues by:

1. Traveling in teams to residential sites, using high-pressure water jets for restoration
2. Cleaning and maintaining drainage systems
3. Recording work accurately using specialist equipment
4. Running diagnostics and repairs on drains
5. Providing excellent customer service
6. Maintaining safety standards and vehicle stock
7. Utilizing platforms like VISTEC and Salesforce
8. Liaising with clients and working independently in all weather conditions
9. Conducting risk assessments and supporting colleagues
10. Inspecting tools and equipment, reporting malfunctions
11. Adhering to all safety policies and procedures
12. Performing any other duties as required

If you enjoy outdoor work, delivering excellent service, and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, this is the right opportunity for you. We provide full training to help you succeed.

About You

The ideal candidate is hardworking, respectful, and safety-conscious. Experience with high-pressure jetting is beneficial but not essential. Qualifications like NRSWA or Confined Spaces are advantageous. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups.

Lanes Group is committed to mental health awareness and is a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ by Mindful Employer.