Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group Plc; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group Plc is recruiting for a shift-based role at Samlesbury WWTW to support United Utilities on the Bucket 1 reactive contract. You will work with a UU CST, covering 8am–6pm front shifts and 12pm–10pm back shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

You will carry out high‑pressure jetting, CCTV inspections, drainage investigations and maintenance of jetting equipment. You will input data on a laptop/tablet and adhere to safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (C) licence required.
• NRSWA – Sign, Lighting & Guarding qualifications preferred.
• CPC and EUSR National Water Hygiene beneficial.
• Emergency First Aid at Work advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Bucket 1 reactive contract to solve sewer network issues.
• Work with United Utilities Customer Support Technician on site.
• Clean, camera and investigate sewers as directed.
• Attend to customers and communicate works & timescales clearly.
• Inspect and investigate drainage for blockages, leaks or damage.
• Carry out high‑pressure water jetting operations and equipment maintenance.
• Perform CCTV inspections as required.
• Input data using laptop/tablet and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

HGV Class 2

NRSWA

High pressure jetting

CCTV inspections

Data entry on laptop/tablet

Safety awareness

Tools

Jetting equipment

CCTV camera equipment

Job description

The role available will be working from the Samlesbury WWTW alongside a United Utilities Customer Support Technician, where you will be required to work on the Bucket 1 reactive contract solving problems on the sewer network. This role will be on a shift-based pattern with working times of 8am to 6pm front shift and 12pm to 10pm back shift. Weekends and Bank Holidays are included.,

• You will be working closely with a CST (UU Operative) to clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities.
• Attending to customers, informing them of works to be carried out and answering any concerns as well as timescales
• Inspect and investigate drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could cause impact to customers and network.
• Carry out 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.
• Carry out CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• 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., 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'
• HGV Class 2 (C)
• NRSWA - Sign, Lighting , Guarding
• High pressure water jetting
• Medium Risk Confined Spaces
• Emergency First Aid at work
• Manual Handling
• EUSR National Water Hygeine
• CPC

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 we to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values differenti

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.

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.