HGV Driver/Jet Vac Operator

Lanes Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of water and wastewater solutions in the UK, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the nation's water systems. As part of a dedicated two-person team, you'll operate advanced jetting equipment and vacuumation units, tackling drainage issues across diverse sectors including industrial, rail, and residential. This dynamic role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, with opportunities for enhanced earnings through overtime. If you are physically fit, energetic, and possess the necessary qualifications, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a growing, successful organization.

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.
• Experience with electronic devices for data entry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate jetting equipment and vacuumation units for drainage issues.
• Travel to various work sectors for blockage clearance and emergency works.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Physical fitness

Data entry skills

Energy and stamina

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

CSCS certification (advantageous)

Tools

High specification jetting equipment

Vacuumation units

Electronic device (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: Sevenoaks
• Role type: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Salary: £15.50-£17.00 per hour 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.