Drainage Engineer - Van Pack

Lanes Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group in Millbrook (Hampshire) is seeking a Drainage Engineer - Van Pack to join our Southern Water contract team. This permanent, full-time role offers 45 hours per week from Monday to Friday, with salary of £32,803 per annum and overtime paid at higher rates.

You will travel to residential sites in a dedicated van, power high-pressure jets, and deliver safe, high-quality drainage services while maintaining excellent customer relations.

Qualifications

• Travelling to residential sites in a van to operate high-pressure water jets.
• Inspect and maintain drainage systems to restore function.
• Record job reports on specialist equipment.
• Carry out diagnostics and repairs on drains.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable wastewater and drainage services to clients.
• Coordinate with clients on progress and updates.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• Conduct pre- and post-use inspections of tools and plant.

Skills

Customer service

Health & Safety

Diagnostics

Risk assessment

Lone working

Tools

VISTEC

Salesforce

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

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 - Van Pack

Location: Millbrook (Hampshire)

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

Salary: £32,803 per annum (overtime available paid at 1.25 during the week and paid 1.5 during the weekend)

Key Requirements

• 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 H&S practise while carrying out works.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• To comply with health and safety responsibilities i.e. PPE / safe site set ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
• To be able to utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Ability to work unsupervised in all weather conditions utilising correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.
• Dynamically risk assess site access & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
• Liaising with the client regarding progress and any updates.
• Provide support to your colleagues.
• To conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
• Report any defects or malfunctions in regards to training.
• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties 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.