Drainage Engineer Operative (C1 7.5T)

Lanes Group; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd is seeking a Drainage Engineer for the Sapphire Utility Solutions division in Andover, Hampshire. You will operate jetting and vacuum units, support CCTV investigations, and clear blockages across highways as part of a two-person crew.

The role is outdoor and varies by day, with 50 hours per week, Monday–Friday, and occasional nights away. CPC licence, 7.5T driving licence, and a hands-on data-entry approach using a company tablet are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills required.
• Team player essential for effective two-person operational teams.
• Competent IT skills with accurate data entry and tablet use.
• CPC Licence is required for role duties.
• 7.5T Class C1 driving licence is essential (points limit applies).
• Tacho is required for driving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate high specification jetting and vacuumation units in a two-person team.
• Carry out remote CCTV investigations to assess underground pipes and sewers.
• Use high-pressure water jetting equipment to clear blockages in drains and sewers.
• Liaise with customers and update electronic records.
• Ensure safety issues are reported and conduct vehicle/equipment checks.
• All work involves outdoor duties and occasional national travel as required.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication

Team player

Competent in IT, data entry

CPC Licence

7.5T driving licence

Tacho

Job description

Lanes Group Ltd 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:

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.

Highways works closely with operational and delivery teams to provide specialist infrastructure services that support the safe and efficient operation of the UK’s road network.The team delivers a range of maintenance, drainage, and improvement works, helping to enhance network performance, minimise disruption to road users, and ensure highways assets remain safe, compliant, and resilient for the communities they serve.
Role: Drainage Engineer

Location:

Andover, Hampshire.

Hours:

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

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• 7.5T Class C1 driving license essential (no more than 6 points)
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player
• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• CPC Licence is required
• Tacho Required

Purpose of the role:

Working on a variety of different reactive contracts, you will be driving our gully wagons, working closely with an operative to clean along the highways.
You will be working closely with a HGV driver to clean along the highways, up and down the country. You will be assisting with getting in and out of the cab to conduct work accordingly, so a hands on approach is needed and a willingness to get stuck in; and you will be responsible for using a company tablet on a daily basis. You will be outdoors for the majority of your working day - so a love for the great outdoors is also a must!

Mixture of days, nights and working away! ESSENTIAL to consider this before applying.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be working closely in a team of 2 operating high specification jetting and vacumation units.
• Carry out remote CCTV investigations where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
• Liaising with customers.
• Updating electronical records.
• Ensuring safety issues are reported.
• Vehicle and Jetting Equipment checks

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player
• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• CPC Licence is desirable

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.