HGV Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group Plc; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

£100 anniversary bonus

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

Lanes Group Plc is recruiting for a Sewer Maintenance Technician role based near Rochdale, working at the Rochdale WWTW alongside a United Utilities Customer Support Technician. The position operates on a shift pattern from 8am to 6pm (front) or 12pm to 10pm (back), with weekends and bank holidays included.

You will operate high-pressure water jetting equipment, perform CCTV inspections, and assist with sewer investigations while communicating with customers about works and timescales, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating high-pressure water jetting equipment.
• Familiarity with CCTV inspections.
• Ability to enter data accurately using laptop or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Work with a United Utilities operative to inspect and clear sewer blockages.
• Inform customers about works and timescales.
• Inspect drainage systems for blockages or leaks.
• Carry out high-pressure water jetting to clear blockages.
• Perform CCTV inspections when required.
• Record data using laptop or tablet.
• Report safety issues according to procedures.
• Carry out routine maintenance of jetting equipment.

Skills

Water jetting

CCTV inspections

Customer service

Data entry

Safety procedures

Tools

Laptop/Tablet

Job description

The role available will be working from the Rochdale 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.

• 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.

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