Drainage Field Technician — Outdoor Role + Training

Lanes Group PLC; 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 development

Opportunity to work with leading water

Job summary

Lanes Group plc in Leeds is seeking a motivated Drainage Assistant to join our depot team. You will work with experienced engineers to survey drainage systems, assess conditions, identify defects, and support maintenance strategies.

The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with salary up to £13.00 per hour. Benefits include enhanced overtime rates, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, auto-enrolment pension, ongoing training, and the chance to work

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Strong interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions and take a practical, hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills and a desire to learn new software.

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 drains and sewers.
• Remove waste materials and prevent build-up in wastewater systems.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Support CCTV inspections to assess underground pipes and sewers.
• Assist in emergency response situations, including flooding.
• Learn to complete RAMS under supervision.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Hands-on

Tools

CCTV equipment

Job description

Lanes Group plc in Leeds is seeking a motivated Drainage Assistant to join our depot team. You will work with experienced engineers to survey drainage systems, assess conditions, identify defects, and support maintenance strategies.

The role is permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with salary up to £13.00 per hour. Benefits include enhanced overtime rates, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, auto-enrolment pension, ongoing training, and the chance to work