Project Jetting Operator

Lanes Group; Colnbrook; Hybrid; GBP 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Progression opportunities

Pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

A prominent water solutions provider in the UK is seeking a new team member for its Thames Water Contract. The role involves operating various equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols, and assisting in vacuumation tasks. Candidates must possess an HGV licence and have significant managerial experience. This position offers 21 days of holiday plus bank holidays and progression opportunities, with a competitive salary of £48,000 per annum and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an HGV licence.
• 2 years of managerial experience is required.
• Experience in site work and drainage is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and high-pressure water jetting equipment.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are followed.
• Assist the Project Supervisor with jetting and vacuumation tasks.
• Maintain and operate required HGV vehicles on the project.

Skills

HGV licence

Managerial experience

Site and drainage experience

High pressure water jetting experience

Tools

Combined sewer jetting/vacuumation units

HGV vehicles

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

Fantastic opportunity to work with a brand new team under the Thames Water Contract! This role would be based out of the southern region and will require you to work away from home, depending on the location of the project. As this role is based on projects we take on, we will require you to be flexible with hours. Hotels are provided by the company and transport is discussed.

Salary: £48,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6am - 4:30pm

Location: Chalgrove, Chertsey region

Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.25x

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery
• Ensure all H&S requirements are followed
• Assist the Project Supervisor working on and operating our combined sewer jetting/vacuumation units to carry out jetting and vacuumation works.
• Rotate equipment pattern
• Operate high‑pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear drains, sewers and pipework.
• Remove waste materials from the wastewater.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness.
• Learn to complete job sheets, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) under supervision.
• Maintain and operate the required HGV vehicles on the project.
• Ad‑hoc tasks given by the Project manager.

Experience and capabilities

• HGV licence
• Managerial experience (2 years)
• Site and drainage experience
• DISAB
• HPWJA
• High risk
• Desirable Screener
• Desirable Grab Lorry
• Desirable Porta Reel

What we offer

• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression opportunities
• Pension
• Training opportunities

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.

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