Highways Drainage Engineer

Lanes Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Highways Drainage Engineer to enhance its Highways workstream in Manchester. This role includes inspecting drainage systems, operating suction equipment, and ensuring safety while providing opportunities for training and professional development. Successful candidates will be valued team players who possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Competent in IT, accurate data entry.
• Team player.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage.
• Operate high-powered suction equipment to clear debris.
• Maintain vehicle machinery including pumps and hoses.

Skills

IT Competence

Team Player

Positive Attitude

Education

Competency in Jetting/SLG/First Aid/Manual Handling/Confined Spaces

Job description

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Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

About The Role

We are seeking a Highways Operative to join our team on our Highways workstream. You will be working closely with a HGV Highways Operative to clean along the highways.

• Location: Manchester
• Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm day shift however flexibility is required if night shifts need to be covered
• Salary: Up to £35,698 dependent on experience
• Weekly Pay
  
  

Responsibilities

• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.
• Use the high-powered suction equipment to remove debris, silt, leaves, and waste from gullies.
• Work closely with our Traffic Management department planning routes along the highways
• Maintain and operate the vehicle’s associated machinery, including pumps, hoses, and suction equipment.
• 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-powered suction equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
  
  

Requirements For The Role

• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude
  
  

*Full training required or a level of competency in the following: Jetting/SLG/First Aid/Manual Handling/Confined Spaces.*

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 plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided
  
  

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of 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.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

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

Strictly no agencies please

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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