Wastewater Operative – Jetting, CCTV & Blockages

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

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.