Drainage Field Assistant - Hands-on Growth

Lanes Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime rates

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Opportunity to work with a leading水字

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Drainage Assistant in Leeds to join our depot team. You will work with experienced engineers to survey drainage systems, assess conditions, and support maintenance strategies. This is a permanent full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include communicating with customers, identifying drainage issues, operating jetting equipment, and assisting with RAMS and CCTV inspections. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions and be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address concerns.
• Identify drainage issues, including blockages, defects, infiltration, and root ingress.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipework.
• Remove waste materials and prevent buildup in wastewater systems.
• Complete RAMS under supervision and support CCTV inspections.

Skills

Customer communication

Teamwork

Hands-on

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Tools

RAMS preparation

Job description

Lanes Group is seeking a Drainage Assistant in Leeds to join our depot team. You will work with experienced engineers to survey drainage systems, assess conditions, and support maintenance strategies. This is a permanent full-time role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities include communicating with customers, identifying drainage issues, operating jetting equipment, and assisting with RAMS and CCTV inspections. A full UK driving licence is required.