Heavy Jet Operative

Lanes Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Crawley is looking for a HGV Jetvac Operator to operate high-pressure water jetting equipment and manage job sites. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, strong customer service skills, and previous experience in a similar role. The company offers 21 days of holiday, full PPE, and training opportunities. Flexibility in working hours is required, with a salary of £16 per hour.

Benefits

21 days plus bank holidays

Pension

Death in service

Full PPE Provided

Training and Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points).
• Previous experience as a HGV Jetvac Operator or in a similar role is desirable.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment on HGVs to clear blockages.
• Diagnose drainage issues and apply suitable jetting techniques.
• Manage job sites ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers.
• Complete digital job reports and system updates.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Support reactive and scheduled works.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer Service

Previous experience as a HGV Jetvac Operator

Willingness to work flexible hours

High jetting pressure ticket

Job description

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health safety and well-being of our people and our customers. Its a major reason we are the UKs largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of 530 million (EBITDA 45m) with over 4000 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.

Salary : 16 per hour

Hours : 50 hours per week 30 mins unpaid break Monday - Friday (6am - 5pm)

Location : Crawley

Holidays : 21 days plus bank holidays

20% uplift for OOH working

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment on HGVs to safely and effectively clear blockages in drains sewers and pipework.
• Diagnose drainage issues and apply suitable jetting techniques based on blockage type.
• Independently manage job sites ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers explaining tasks addressing questions and providing summaries.
• Accurately complete digital job reports and system updates using laptops or tablets.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance reporting any faults promptly.
• Maintain high health and safety standards including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance.
• Support reactive and scheduled works including emergency callouts and confined space entries (if trained).

Experience & Capabilities

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• Previous experience as a HGV Jetvac Operator or in a similar role (Desirable)
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ideally hold a high jetting pressure ticket

What we offer

• 21 days plus bank holidays
• Pension Death in service
• Full PPE Provided
• Training and Progression Opportunities
• Full training

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - I - - are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,Apache Tomcat,Flash,Irrigation,Instrument Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1