Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Field Technician based in Samlesbury to support United Utilities on reactive sewer network contracts. You will work a shift pattern (8am-6pm and 12pm-10pm) with weekends and bank holidays. The role involves CCTV, jetting, and civils tasks, with a base salary of £34,269 to £38,542 depending on experience and overtime at time-and-a-half.

HGV Class 2 is desirable; training can be provided. You will access data via a laptop/tablet and follow safety procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (C) is desirable or required.
• NRSWA (Sign, Lighting, Guarding) knowledge.
• High pressure water jetting experience or training.
• Medium risk confined spaces awareness.
• Emergency First Aid at work.
• Manual handling awareness.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene certification.
• CPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Clean, camera and inspect sewers under United Utilities guidance.
• Inform customers about works and timelines.
• Inspect drainage systems for blockages, leaks or damage.
• Perform high-pressure water jetting operations.
• Operate jetting equipment to clear blockages in drains and sewers.
• Carry out CCTV inspections as required.
• Use laptop/tablet for data entry.
• Report safety issues per company procedures.
• Conduct routine maintenance of jetting equipment.

Skills

HGV Class 2

NRSWA

High pressure jetting

Confined spaces

First Aid at work

Manual handling

Water hygiene

CPC

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

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.

HGV Class 2 desirable however not essential as training can be provided.

Location: Samlesbury

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (based on a 27 week rota)

Salary: £34,269-£38,542 per annum base salary (depending on experience)

Overtime rates: For weekday, weekend and Bank Holiday work paid at time and a half

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience Desirable

• 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

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.