Sewer & Drainage Maintenance Technician

Lanes Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group in Crawley is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Operator to support the Southern Water contract. You will clear vegetation and obstructions around drainage assets, prepare access routes, and ensure safe working areas while following health and safety procedures.

This role is permanent, full-time (45 hours per week), based at Crawley Depot in West Sussex, and offers the opportunity to contribute to essential wastewater services while upholding our standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Clear overgrown vegetation, shrubs, weeds, roots and any obstructions around drainage assets such as manholes, gullies, and culverts.
• Carry out minor ground preparation to ensure safe access points for drainage works.
• Check condition of any drainage assets uncovered ensuring they are left safe, escalating where an environmental or customer safety risk is present.
• Perform asset maintenance checks on a variety of drainage assets including anti flood devices, non-return valves, combined sewer overflows and other drainage elements.
• Perform scoping for follow on activities as appropriate.
• Safely operate hand tools and powered equipment (e.g., strimmer, hedge cutter, brush cutter…).
• Remove and correctly dispose of green waste and debris from site.
• Work in accordance with health, safety, and environmental procedures, including safe use of tools and PPE.
• Assist drainage teams by preparing access routes and maintaining clear working areas.
• Report any site hazards, damage, or obstructions encountered.
• Maintain a clean and professional standard of reinstatement where required.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties, task or projects as requested by management.

Job description

Lanes Group in Crawley is seeking a Sewer Maintenance Operator to support the Southern Water contract. You will clear vegetation and obstructions around drainage assets, prepare access routes, and ensure safe working areas while following health and safety procedures.

This role is permanent, full-time (45 hours per week), based at Crawley Depot in West Sussex, and offers the opportunity to contribute to essential wastewater services while upholding our standards of quality and safety.