Jetting Engineer - Utility

Lanes Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a skilled Jetting Engineer to join the Anglian Water network. This field-based role involves surveying drainage systems to assess conditions and support maintenance and repair strategies, serving a diverse client base across commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, and utility sectors.

The position supports training and development, with flexible 24/7 coverage and an out-of-hours rota, and values an adaptable candidate focused on safe, efficient drainage work.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is required.
• Jetting background ideally from Utilities.
• Training will be provided; the ideal candidate will come with a number of tickets.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with high pressure jetting equipment, but you may not have drainage experience; training to standard will be provided.
• Visit various client sites including commercial, residential, industrial and specialist sectors (rail, road, utility).
• A high pressure water jetting certificate would be good, but not essential.
• Flexible work pattern: 24/7 shifts, early starts, weekends and out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Driving license (Full UK)

Jetting background

Tickets

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

Anglian Water delivers essential jetting, CCTV surveying, and tankering services. Operating across the whole of East Anglia, the team play a vital role in maintaining and protecting the wastewater network, ensuring reliable service for customers while supporting environmental compliance and operational efficiency.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Jetting Engineer to join our team working on the Anglian Water network. The role involves conducting surveys of drainage systems to assess conditions, identify defects and support maintenance and repair strategies. This is a field- based role, ideal for someone with experience in drainage inspection and a strong understanding of sewer networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Be familiar with high pressure jetting equipment, but you may not have drainage experience. That's OK - we're happy to train you to the appropriate standard.
• You will visit various types of clients and sites, from commercial, residential, and industrial to specialist sectors like rail, road, utility, and so on.
• A high pressure water jetting certificate would be good, but it's not essential.)
• Being flexible is essential too: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills and Experience

• Full UK driving license (Required)
• Jetting background ideally from Utilities
• Training will be provided, the ideal candidate will come with a number of tickets.

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.