HGV Drainage Engineer

Lanes Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting for a permanent, full-time role in Croydon to support the Thames Water contract. The position runs on a 4 days on / 4 days off rota (40.25 hours) with a salary of £35,573 per year. You’ll travel in a two‑person team to residential sites, operate high‑pressure water jetting equipment and perform drainage maintenance and reporting.

Full training will be provided. A valid HGV Class 2 licence, CPC and digi tachograph card are required to join the team and help deliver

Qualifications

• A minimum of a HGV Class 2 licence.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) required.
• Digi tachograph card up to date.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to residential sites in a two-person team, operating high‑pressure water jet equipment.
• Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
• Record each job report on the specialist equipment.
• Run diagnostics and repairs on drains.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Maintain health and safety practices on site.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• Comply with PPE and lone worker safety protocols.
• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Operate JHL vacuum tankers and related equipment.

Education

HGV Class 2 licence

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Digi tachograph card

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

Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving around 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining one of the UK's most critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment.

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 Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

Location:Beddington Lane, Croydon

Job Type:Permanent, full-time

Hours:4 days on 4 days off, 40.25 hours

Salary:£35,573 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Travelling to residential sites via a HGV in a two person team, 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 health and safety practise while carrying out works

• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished

• Comply with health and safety responsibilities, i.e. PPE / safe site setups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users

• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms

• Operate JHL specification vacuum tankers and associated equipment

• Safely access vehicle cabs, sites and offices using correct procedures (e.g., three points of contact...)

• Manipulate (including loading and unloading to / from tanker pipe storage trays) flexible pipework in a safe manner utilising correct manual handling techniques

• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE or utilising the lone worker system

• Dynamically risk assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival

• Liaising with the client regarding process and any updates

• Provide support to your colleagues

• Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use

• Report any defects or malfunctions

• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception

• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them

• Any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management

Please note: full training will be provided

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

A minimum of a HGV Class 2 licence, completed the certificate of professional competence (CPC), and have an up to date digi tachograph card.

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.