Drainage Engineer Van Pack

Lanes Group PLC; Poyle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Van Pack Drainage Engineer to join our Thames Water contract, covering residential sites across the Berkshire region.

You will operate a van equipped with a high-pressure water jet, carry out drainage maintenance, and deliver strong customer service while maintaining health and safety standards.

We offer full training, 21 days holiday, pension, free parking, and an on-call rota with 4 on 4 off shifts; salary £37,000 OTE.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with High Pressure Jetting is useful but not essential.
• NRSWA and Confined Spaces qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to residential sites in a van to operate a high-pressure water jet for restoration.
• Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
• Record each job report on the specialist equipment provided.
• Run diagnostics and repairs on drains.
• Deliver good customer service.
• Maintain health and safety practices while carrying out works.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• Liaise with the client regarding process and updates.
• Inspect tools and equipment before and after use.

Skills

Full UK driver's licence

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Education

NRSWA qualification

Confined Spaces qualification

Tools

VISTEC

Salesforce

Job description

Van Pack 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 being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

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

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 / 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: Van Pack Drainage Engineer

Location: Thames Water Iver South, Colnbrook, Berkshire

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours:4 shifts on 4 shifts off (working both earlies and lates)

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

Benefits:

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

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 in a van you are responsible for, 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
• 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
• 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

Full Training Given - Great Opportunity

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.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be hard working 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. You must have a full UK driver's licence as our vehicles are all manual.

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.

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