Drainage Engineer Van Pack

Drainage Engineer Van Pack

We are excited to announce a major contract win with Southern Water! We are recruiting several Drainage Engineers to work in 2-person teams across Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us at Lanes Group.

At Lanes Group, employee and customer safety, health, and well-being are our top priorities. We are the UK's largest independent infrastructure delivery partner, with a turnover over £530 million (EBITDA £45m), employing over 4,000 people across numerous operational locations. Our services serve most of the FTSE 100 & 250 companies.

We emphasize strong leadership, engaging our staff with purpose, rewarding and recognizing excellence, and delivering operational quality and compliance. Our goal is to be the best in everything we do, leaving a legacy of quality and reliability, and always keeping our promises.

Our operations run 24/7, requiring flexible working hours, including weekends and on-call shifts. Full training, PPE, and equipment will be provided to ensure all drainage engineers can perform to high standards regardless of background or experience.

• Role: Van Pack Drainage Engineer
• Location: Millbrook Depot, Southampton, Hampshire
• Type: Permanent, full-time
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours/week
• Salary: £30,500 per annum
• Benefits: 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan, onsite parking, auto-enrollment pension scheme, friendly environment

As part of our Utility Division working on the Southern Water contract, you'll:

• Travel to residential sites in your van, operating high-pressure water jets for drain restoration
• Maintain and clear drainage systems
• Accurately record job details using specialist equipment
• Diagnose and repair drains
• Provide excellent customer service
• Follow health and safety practices
• Manage vehicle stock levels
• Utilize VISTEC and Salesforce platforms
• Work independently in all weather conditions, using PPE and safety systems
• Assess site risks dynamically upon arrival
• Communicate progress with clients
• Support colleagues and perform safety checks on tools and equipment
• Report defects and conduct risk assessments
• Adhere to company policies and perform additional duties as needed

If you enjoy outdoor work, delivering high-quality customer service, and want to join a growing company that values and develops its staff, this is the role for you.

The key requirement is the ability to work safely, diagnose problems quickly, and deliver practical solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is hardworking, respectful, and committed to safety. Experience with high-pressure jetting is useful but not essential. Drainage qualifications such as NRSWA and Confined Spaces are advantageous. A full UK driver's license is mandatory.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all applicants, and fostering a supportive workplace environment.

Lanes Group is a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' by Mindful Employer.