Drainage Engineer Van Pack

Drainage Engineer Van Pack

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

At Lanes Group, our top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our staff and customers. We are the UK's largest independent infrastructure delivery partner, with a turnover exceeding £530 million (EBITDA £45m), over 4,000 employees, and a nationwide network of operational locations. Our services support most of the FTSE 100 & 250 companies.

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

This role requires working flexible hours, including weekends and on-call duties. Full training, PPE, and equipment will be provided to ensure all drainage engineers can perform their duties to high standards, regardless of background or experience.

Position Details

• Position: Van Pack Drainage Engineer
• Location: Tonbridge Depot, Kent
• 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

Role Responsibilities

• Travel to residential sites in a van, operating high-pressure water jetting equipment for drain restoration
• Maintain and clear drainage systems
• Accurately record job reports using provided equipment
• Run diagnostics and perform repairs on drains
• Provide excellent customer service
• Follow health and safety practices during work
• Keep vehicle stock replenished
• Adhere to health and safety responsibilities, including PPE and site safety
• Utilize VISTEC and Salesforce platforms
• Work independently in all weather conditions with proper PPE and safety systems
• Perform site risk assessments and liaise with clients on progress
• Support colleagues as needed
• Inspect tools and equipment regularly for defects
• Report malfunctions and conduct risk assessments responsibly
• Follow all company policies and perform other duties as assigned

Ideal candidates enjoy outdoor work, delivering excellent customer service, and working in a dynamic environment. Experience with high-pressure jetting is advantageous but not essential. Drainage qualifications such as NRSWA or Confined Spaces are a plus. A full UK driver's license is required.

Lanes Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. We are also a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' by Mindful Employer.