HGV Waste water operative

Lanes Group; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 33.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

20 days holiday accrual

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression

£100 on anniversary

Healthcare Cash Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Lanes Group, via Sapphire Utility Solutions, is seeking an HGV Waste Water Operative based at Davyhulme to support United Utilities on the Bucket 1 reactive contract. Duties include sewer investigations, high-pressure jetting, CCTV checks, and customer liaison.

The role is 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with shift patterns of 8am–6pm and 12pm–10pm; weekends and bank holidays are included. A Category C (Class 2) licence with up to 6 points is required.

Formación

• HGV Class 2 licence with up to 6 points.

Responsabilidades

• Clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities.
• Attend to customers, inform them of works and timescales.
• Inspect drainage systems for blockages, leaks or damage.
• Carry out high-pressure water jetting and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Carry out CCTV inspections when required.

Conocimientos

HGV Class 2 Licence

Descripción del empleo

Role: HGV Waste Water Operative

Location: Davyhulme

Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm.

Salary: Up to £36,400 per annum (dependent on experience)

Lanes Group Ltd 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:

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.

United Utilities operates across a number of contracts across our business, predominantly wastewater network services as part of the AMP 7 period plan.
The Team support reactive and planned maintenance across the CCTV & Jetting and Civils teams, further supported by our in house Traffic Management Division and Capital Projects covering the entire UU network.

Purpose of the role:

The role available will be working from the Davyhulme WWTW alongside a United Utilities Customer Support Technician, where you will be required to work on the Bucket 1 reactive contract solving problems on the sewer network. This role will be on a shift-based pattern with working times of 8am to 6pm front shift and 12pm to 10pm back shift.Weekends and Bank Holidays are included.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be working closely with a CST (UU Operative) to clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities.
• Attending to customers, informing them of works to be carried out and answering any concerns as well as timescales
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.
• Carry out all aspects of high pressure water jetting
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
• Carry out CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Competent in using an electronic device - laptop / tablet for data entry purposes
• Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high-pressure water jetting equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• HGV Class 2 driving licence with no more than 6 points.
  

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:

• 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.

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, 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:

• 20 days holiday accruing 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• £100 on the anniversary of start date, subject to continuous service
• Healthcare Cash Plan