Van Pack Operator

Lanes Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of water and wastewater solutions is seeking Trainee Drainage Operatives in St. Neots. You'll engage with customers and use specialized equipment to maintain drainage systems, ensuring safe and effective operations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Uncapped earning potential

Pension

Death in service

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Desirable qualifications include WJA Red or Blue book.
• Competent in using electronic devices for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment.
• Inspect drainage systems to identify issues.
• Assist with CCTV inspections for underground assessments.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Water Jetting Association Certification

Emergency First Aid

Manual Handling Training

Tools

High-pressure water jetting equipment

Job description

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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.

About The Role

Working on our Anglian Water contract we are looking for Trainee Drainage Operatives to join our Operational team supporting our Tankering and Jetting workstream due to increased workload.

• Location: St. Neots
• Hours: Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week
• Salary: £34,580 - £37,050 Dependent on experience
  
  

As a Van Pack Operator, You Will Be

• Attending to customers, informing them of works due to be carried out and answering any concerns
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.
• reporting all findings / data to the appropriate teams
• assisting with all aspects of high pressure water jetting
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
• Adjust pressure levels based on the condition of the system and the nature of the blockage (e.g., grease, debris, or tree roots).
• Use the equipment to remove waste materials and prevent build-up in drains and sewer lines.
• Competent in using an electronic device - laptop / tablet for data entry purposes
• Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high-pressure water jetting equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Assist with CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
  
  

Experience and Qualifications: (Desirable but not essential unless stated as required)

• Full UK driving license (Required)
• Water Jetting Association Red or blue book
• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Emergency First Aid
• NRSWA
• EUSR National Water Hygiene
• Medium risk confined space
  
  

What We Offer

• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Uncapped earning potential.
• Pension
• Death in service
• Company car/car allowance
  
  

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/#our_group

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow -https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

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

Strictly no agencies please

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