Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company van provided

Job summary

Lanes Group Ltd is recruiting drainage operatives to join the Sapphire Utility Solutions team supporting United Utilities across a long-term contract. You will perform pre-surveys, CCTV and jetting of drainage networks, with full training provided and a company van to take to worksites.

Expect 50 hours per week, occasional travel, and a safety-first environment where customer communication and accurate data entry are essential to delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

• A manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience is essential.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Competent in IT and accurate data entry.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities.
• Attend to customers, inform them of works and provide timescales.
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks or damage to water flow.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clear blockages in drains and sewers.
• Assist with CCTV inspections as required to assess underground pipes and sewers.
• Record data using a tablet and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Manual UK driving licence

Experience essential

Communication skills

IT and data entry

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Lanes Group Ltd 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 £650 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.

• Salary:£34,814-£35,620 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hours:50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, days. 06:30 - 16:30)
• Weekly pay
• Van:will be provided for the team to use which can be taken home (for work use only)

Purpose of the role

We are seeking several operatives to join us due to a large long term contract that Sapphire Utility Solutions have won. You will be doing pre-survey's, CCTV and jetting of the drainage network. Training will be provided and a Van will be given to go to work from home.Ideally you will have drainage experience however training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be working closely with another Drainage Engineer 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 drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
• Assist with CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Competent in using an electronic device - tablet for data entry purposes
• Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

• A manual UK Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points
• Experience is essential.
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude

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.