Reinstatement Operative

Lanes Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a highly motivated reinstatements operative to join our reinstatements team, based in Preston/Stockport. You will be working on site, as part of a team delivering wastewater contracts across the North West.

Experience with tarmac reinstatements and surface works is valued. A Full UK driving licence is required, with HGV class 2 and NRSWA qualifications desirable. You will contribute to high standards of quality and safety while supporting colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, HGV class 2 desirable.
• Civils wastewater experience desirable, but not essential.
• NRSWA Street works qualification desirable, but not essential.
• Reinstatement skills and knowledge of utility excavations.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Reinstatement work on tarmac, modular and rigid surfaces.
• Lay flags, kerbstones, block paving and concreting as needed.
• Provide technical expertise within a team to deliver high-quality service.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.

Skills

Driving licence

HGV class 2 (desirable)

NRSWA Street works (desirable)

Reinstatement skills

Knowledge of utility excavations

Ability to work under pressure

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:

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.

Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated reinstatments operative to join our established reinstatments team, based in Preston/Stockport. You will be working on site, as part of a team working on a variety of wastewater contracts across the North West.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience within tarmac reinstatements, modular and rigid surfaces work would be an advantage. We are looking for individual who take pride in their work to get it right first time and be the the highest standard of quality.
• We are looking for someone that is skilled in laying Flags, Kerbstones, Block paving, concreting etc but if any applicants are skilled in both fields (Blacktop and White top) then this would be an added bonus.
• You will provide technical expertise, experience, and work within a team to deliver a first-class service to our customers.
• Possession of good communication skills and having an enthusiastic approach to people is a must.

Key Requirements:

Skills & Experience

• Full UK driving licence, HGV class 2 (desirable)
• Civils wastewater experience desirable, but not essential.
• NRSWA Street works qualification - desirable but not essential
• Reinstatement skills.
• Knowledge of utility excavations.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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.