HGV Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group; St Helens; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd is seeking a Civils Support Operative on the United Utilities contract in the North West. You will work on wastewater networks, help your team complete work right first time, and deliver first‑class service to customers.

The role requires an HGV Class 2 licence, a full driving licence with up to six penalty points, and a 50‑hour week (Mon–Fri, 6am–4pm). Salary ranges £36,946–£38,246 per year, with overtime at 1.5x and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Skills & Experience: HGV Class 2 licence (required).
• Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe dig practices at all times
• Ability to work under pressure.- Using a company tablet, uploading and relaying information to head office.
• Forward thinking, Positive attitude, Good housekeeping, Good time management
• Ensure plant and equipment is used correctly and in correct working order.
• Resolving problems / clearing blockages / excavating on the sewer networks

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Penalty points limit

Job description

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.

• Role: HGV Civils support operative
• Hours: 50 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm)
• Salary: £36,946-£38,246 per annumper depending on experience and tickets. Overtime rates are paid at 1.5.
• Weekly pay

Purpose of the role:

As a Civils Support Operative, you will be working on our United Utility contract within the North West. Working to meet the needs of the client in the most cost-effective manner whilst working with your team. You will provide expertise, experience, and work closely with your team to deliver a first-class service to our customers.

You will be competent on working in wastewater networks. You will be able to engineer solutions on site and focus your teams on completing work right first time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safe dig practices at all times
• Ability to work under pressure.- Using a company tablet, uploading and relaying information to head office.
• Forward thinking, Positive attitude, Good housekeeping, Good time management
• Ensure plant and equipment is used correctly and in correct working order.
• Resolving problems / clearing blockages / excavating on the sewer networks

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• HGV Class 2 licence (required)
• Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable:

• Experience with working with JHL City Flex’s, or training is provided.
• Experience of High Pressure Jetting would be advantageous – however training would be provided.
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude

*Full training will be given in the following: Jetting/SLG/First Aid/Manual Handling/Confined Spaces*

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:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• 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.

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