On-Call HGV Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting for an on-call operative to support United Utilities across the North West. You will handle emergency call‑outs for JHL Recycler or JHL CityFlex, requiring an HGV Class 2 license and jetting experience. Training can be provided.

Shifts are six days a week, 16:00–02:00. You must drive to the depot to collect the vehicle. The role pays for 70 hours per week, including one paid rest day.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 (C) license is required.
• Experience with high pressure water jetting is essential.
• Desirable: NRSWA, CPC and safety-related trainings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate works that need to be conducted.
• Assess issues and implement resolutions.
• Operate jetting machinery to clear blockages and ensure public safety.
• Cover the United Utilities network across the North West.
• Inform customers of works, timescales and any disruptions.
• Inspect drainage systems for blockages, leaks or damage.
• Carry out high‑pressure water jetting operations.
• Perform CCTV inspections when required.
• Use laptop/tablet for data entry.
• Report safety issues per company procedures.
• Maintain and service jetting equipment.

Skills

HGV Class 2 (C)

NRSWA

High pressure jetting

Medium Risk Confined Spaces

Emergency First Aid at work

Manual Handling

EUSR National 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:

This is a fantastic opportunity, to join a growing and established company: you will be working reactively across the North West attending emergency call out jobs for United Utilities, on either a JHL Recycler or a JHL CityFlex. A HGV class 2 is required, and experience of jetting is essential. Training can be provided to a successful candidate.

This position requires candidates to be on call for shifts six days a week. Applicants will receive one paid rest day each week. The on-call shift is from 16:00 PM to 02:00 AM each day. During this time, successful applicants must be able to drive to the depot and collect the vehicle. Applicants will be paid 70 hours per week (inclusive of one paid rest day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigating any works that need to be conducted.
• Assess any issues and put a resolution in place.
• Use of Jetting machinery to conduct works to ensure safety of public.
• Covering works across the United Utilities network across the North West
• 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.
• 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

• HGV Class 2 (C)

Desirable

• 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.