HGV Driver/Jet Vac Operator

Lanes Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of water and wastewater solutions in the UK as part of a dynamic team. This role involves operating high specification jetting and vacuumation equipment to address drainage issues across various sectors. With a focus on physical fitness and teamwork, you will travel throughout the region, ensuring seamless operations for our customers. Enjoy a friendly working environment and a range of benefits, including enhanced overtime rates and generous holiday allowances. If you are ready to make a difference in a vital industry and thrive in a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance scheme

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence required with minimal penalty points.
• Competent in using electronic devices for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate jetting equipment and vacuumation units for drainage issues.
• Attend various work sectors including industrial and residential.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Physical fitness

Data entry skills

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

CSCS certification

Tools

High specification jetting equipment

Vacuumation units

Electronic devices (laptop/tablet)

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the role:

• Location: Leeds
• Role type: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Salary: Dependent on experience

You will be part of a two-person team, operating our high specification jetting equipment and vacuumation units. Work projects will include any drainage related issues, including blockage clearance, pipe cleansing programmes and emergency reactive works.

Although you start at the depot, you will be mobile attending to all work activities, within various work sectors, including industrial, rail, utility, commercial, and residential. Travelling in your vehicle, you will be covering jobs throughout the region which can involve travel times added in addition.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• HGV Class 2 licence, with no more than 3 penalty points ideally
• A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is desirable
• Competent in using an electronic device – laptop/tablet for data entry.
• Physical fitness and lots of energy.
• An in-date CSCS would be advantageous – however, this could be obtained if necessary.

What we offer:

• Enhanced overtime rates
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Friendly working environment as part of a growing successful Group.

The Lanes Group plc comprises 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.

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

Strictly no agencies please.