HGV Drainage Engineer

Lanes Group

Preston

On-site

GBP 32,175 - 39,325

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Death in service benefits

Training and progression opportunities

Mental health support package

Job summary

A leading utility services provider is looking for an HGV Drainage Engineer based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. The role involves operating specialist highways HGV vehicles for various drainage services. Candidates must possess a valid HGV Class 2 driving licence and CPC licence. The position offers full training, a competitive salary of £35,750, and benefits including 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and mental health support.

Qualifications

Must have a valid HGV Class 2 driving licence.
CPC licence and Tacho card are essential.

Responsibilities

Operate a Highway HGV vehicle – training given.
Report defects in a timely manner.
Ensure time-keeping; lateness will not be tolerated.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Team player

Positive, can-do attitude

Education

HGV Class 2 driving licence

CPC licence and Tacho card

Job description

HGV Drainage Engineer

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Class 2 HGV driver to operate our Gully Wagons on our Highways Division based in Bamber Bridge.

About The Role

Driving / operating one of our specialist highways HGV vehicles. We utilise a state‑of‑the‑art system called Samsara that allows drivers to report defects on a daily basis to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy at all times.

Part of your role as a HGV driver will be to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use at the start of each shift. You will be expected to integrate into the highways department, which currently holds long‑standing contracts with several councils including Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Wigan and Cumbria.

The role will include gully cleaning, drainage investigation, CCTV of highway drainage and working closely with our TM department on strategically critical highway routes to ensure road users can go about their business on a daily basis. There is a minimal IT requirement – full training will be provided.

At Sapphire we invest in our people, so full mandatory training will be provided as part of the role to ensure all employees work safely and competently.

Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston

Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am‑4pm)

Salary: £35,750 per annum (overtime paid at a time and a half)

Bonus: Based on productivity.

This is a full‑time position within a growing, busy department.

Responsibilities – But Not Limited To

Operate a Highway HGV vehicle – training given to the right candidate.
Report defects in a timely manner.
Time‑keeping is imperative; lateness will not be tolerated.
Full PPE will be issued and must be worn at all times while on site.

Experience and Qualifications Required for the Role

HGV Class 2 driving licence (essential)
Excellent listening and communication skills
Team player
Positive, can‑do attitude
CPC licence and Tacho card (essential)

What You Will Get In Return

We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual’s unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What We Offer