Patching and Cutting Engineer

Lanes Group; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group in the UK is seeking a Drainage Patch Lining & Cutting Engineer to carry out rehabilitation and cutting works across drainage networks from Iver to Colnbrook. You will remove obstructions and perform patch lining to restore pipeline integrity while working in a two-person team in residential regions.

The role requires experience in drainage, mechanical operation of cutting tools, and strong health and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience within drainage, sewer rehabilitation or utilities.
• Practical experience using drainage equipment and mechanical tools.
• Good understanding of drainage and sewer systems.
• Mechanically minded and able to operate specialist equipment.
• Able to interpret CCTV footage and identify drainage defects.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in cutting/lining operations.
• Physically capable for manual work and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Travel to residential sites in a two-person team with a dedicated van.
• Repair and maintain drainage, install patch liners for first-time fixes.
• Operate Picote milling/cutting equipment to remove obstructions.
• Survey drainage networks and generate reports with survey tools.
• Record job reports on specialist equipment and liaise with clients.
• Deliver good customer service and maintain safety on site.
• Maintain ongoing health and safety practices and PPE compliance.
• Ensure vehicle stock levels are maintained and replenished.
• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms where required.
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions with appropriate PPE.
• Conduct risk assessments and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Drainage experience

Mechanical tools

CCTV interpretation

Health & Safety awareness

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Lanes Group 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:

Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving around 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining one of the UK's most critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment.

Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day.

Purpose of the role:

The Drainage Patch Lining & Cutting Engineer will be responsible for carrying out specialist drainage rehabilitation and cutting works across a range of drainage and sewer networks. The role will primarily involve the removal of obstructions, roots, concrete, intruding connections and other defects from drains and sewers using specialist mechanical cutting equipment, including Picote milling machines and robotic cutters. The Engineer will also undertake patch lining repairs to damaged or defective drainage and sewer pipes, providing effective no-dig repairs and helping to restore the structural integrity and flow of the pipeline.

Location: Iver, Colnbrook

Job type: Full time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week

Salary: £42,000 - £44,500 (Depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Travelling to residential sites via a specially equipped van in a two-person team, around the region.

• Repair and maintain drainage systems, installing patch liners to carry out first-time-fix sewer and drain repair.
• Utilise the Picote system to remove scale, roots, concrete, and other hard obstructions that high pressure water jetting systems can’t remove.
• Survey the network of drainage systems and assess pip conditions to produce high-quality reports with the help of state-of-the-art drain surveying equipment.
• Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.
• Delivering good customer service.

• Maintaining good H&S practise while carrying out works.

• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.

• To comply with health and safety responsibilities i.e. PPE / safe site set ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.

• To be able to utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.

• Liaising with the client regarding progress and any updates.

• Ability to work unsupervised in all weather conditions utilising correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.

• Dynamically risk assess site access & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.

• Provide support to your colleagues.

• To conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.

• Report any defects or malfunctions in regards to training.

• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.

• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.

• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by management .

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Have experience within the drainage, sewer rehabilitation or utilities industry.
• Have practical experience using drainage equipment and mechanical tools.
• Have a good understanding of drainage and sewer systems.
• Be mechanically minded and comfortable operating specialist equipment.
• Be able to interpret CCTV footage and identify common drainage defects.
• Have excellent attention to detail, particularly when carrying out cutting and lining operations.
• Be physically capable of undertaking manual and practical work.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Be reliable, punctual and professional.
• Be willing to undertake further specialist training where required.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence where required for the role.

Desirable:

• Previous Picote milling/cutting experience.
• Previous experience operating robotic drainage cutters.
• Patch lining / localised repair experience.
• Confined Space training.
• High Pressure Water Jetting qualification.
• Street Works / NRSWA qualification.

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.