Drainage Engineer

Lanes Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting a Drainage Engineer for the Southern Water contract in Tonbridge (Kent). The role involves traveling in a two-person team to deliver high-pressure water jetting and CCTV diagnostics to restore sewer networks, with focus on safety, quality, and customer service.

The permanent, full-time position operates on a 4 days on / 4 days off schedule, average 40.25 hours, and offers overtime above base pay.

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-pressure water jet systems.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Strong health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Travel to residential sites in a two-person team to power water jet and suction for sewer restoration.
• Cleanse, clear and maintain drainage systems.
• Record each job report on specialist equipment.
• Run diagnostics and arrange repairs using CCTV equipment.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain health and safety practices on site.
• Ensure vehicles are stocked and replenished.
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions with PPE and lone worker systems.

Skills

Customer service

Health & safety

Teamwork

Diagnostics

Risk assessment

Tools

JHL vacuum tankers

CCTV equipment

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:
Southern Water is one of the UK’s leading water and wastewater companies, delivering essential services to 2.3 million customers across the Southeast of England.

As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment. Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day.
Purpose of 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 Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

Position:Drainage Engineer

Location:Tonbridge (Kent)

Job Type:Permanent, full-time

Hours:4 days on 4 days off (average of 40.25 hours)

Salary: £28,249 per annum (overtime available paid at 1.25 during the week and paid 1.5 during the weekend)
Key Responsibilities:

• Travelling to residential sites via a HGV in a two person team, around the region, powering a high-pressure water jet with suction capabilities for restoration of sewer services
• Cleanse, clear and maintain drainage systems
• Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided
• Run diagnostics and promote for repairs on drains by use of CCTV equipment
• Delivering good customer service
• Maintaining good health and safety practise 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
• Operate JHL specification vacuum tankers and associated equipment
• Safely access vehicle cabs, sites and offices using correct procedures (e.g., three points of contact...)
• Manipulate (including loading and unloading to / from tanker pipe storage trays) flexible pipework in a safe manner utilising correct manual handling techniques
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE or 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 malfunctionsCarry 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

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

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.