Drainage Engineer Portareel

Lanes Group; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drainage services company in the UK is seeking a Portareel Drainage Engineer to join their Utility Division. You will work on wastewater network problems, ensuring high-quality customer service and compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate is hardworking and enjoys outdoor work. Full training is provided to help you succeed in this growing company, which values employee potential and career progression.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Auto‑enrolment pension scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside a HGV crew to operate a portareel for blockages.
• Delivering good customer service.
• Conducting thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant.

Skills

Hardworking

Respectful

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Education

Drainage qualifications (NRSWA, Confined Spaces)

Tools

High‑pressure jetting equipment

VISTEC

Salesforce

Job description

Position

Portareel Drainage Engineer

Location

Ryemeads Sewage Treatment Works, Home Counties North Region (Ware, Hertfordshire)

Job Type

Permanent full‑time

Hours

Monday to Friday – 50 hours (3 weeks of days, 1 week of nights)

Salary

OTE 37,000 per annum (includes overtime night‑shift allowances and any bonuses)

Benefits

21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto‑enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About the Role

Due to continued growth and development we are looking for customer‑focused people to join our Utility Division working on the Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to wastewater network and drainage problems.

• Working alongside a HGV two‑person crew to operate a portareel for both planned and reactive blockages.
• Delivering good customer service.
• Maintaining good H&S practice while carrying out works.
• Ensuring vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• Complying with health and safety responsibilities (PPE, safe site set‑ups, protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users).
• Using VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Liaising with the client regarding progress and any updates.
• Working unsupervised in all weather conditions using correct PPE and lone‑worker system.
• Dynamically risk‑assessing site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
• Providing support to colleagues.
• Conducting thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use.
• Reporting any defects or malfunctions in relation to training.
• Carrying out risk assessments and demonstrating a mature approach to risk perception.
• Being aware of all Lanes Group policies and responsibilities towards them.
• Performing any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.

So 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 potential while furthering your career progression, we are the right company for you.

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

FULL TRAINING GIVEN – Great Opportunity

About You

The ideal candidate will be hardworking, respectful and compliant 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.

At Lanes Group we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe 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 under‑represented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

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

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1