Drainage JetVac Operator – Two‑Person Team

Lanes Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting a JetVac Assistant for our Chester Depot. You will work in a two-person team tackling drainage issues, blockages, cleansing, and reactive call-outs, ensuring safe and effective operations.

Based in Chester, you will work 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with a salary of £13-£14 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and ongoing training in RAMS and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Two-person team working in the field.
• Good communication and customer service.
• Physically fit and comfortable outdoors.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Health & Safety awareness (desirable).
• Drainage, construction, utilities, or plant operation experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery.
• Ensure all H&S requirements are followed.
• Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address concerns.
• Assist in identifying drainage issues, including blockages, structural defects, infiltration, and root ingress.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipework.
• Remove waste materials and prevent build-up in wastewater systems.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Support CCTV inspections to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Assist in emergency response situations, including flooding and urgent drainage issues.
• Learn to complete job sheets, RAMS under supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Communication

Physical fitness

RAMS familiarity

Driving licence

Job description

Lanes Group is recruiting a JetVac Assistant for our Chester Depot. You will work in a two-person team tackling drainage issues, blockages, cleansing, and reactive call-outs, ensuring safe and effective operations.

Based in Chester, you will work 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with a salary of £13-£14 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and ongoing training in RAMS and safety procedures.