Drainage Engineer Van Pack

Overview

Drainage Engineer Van Pack

We are recruiting for a number of Drainage Engineers to work in 2 person teams, covering the whole of Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group. We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Southern Water.

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It's a major reason we are the UK's largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectively.

Strong leadership is at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering operational excellence and compliance in our delivery. We are a leading entity and an enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery strategy.

In this critical role, we aim to be known for the best in everything we do, leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and keeping our promises at all times. We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on-call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes' high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

Position: Van Pack Drainage Engineer

Location: Tonbridge Depot (Kent), once competent you will work from door to door.

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

Salary: £30,500 per annum

Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

What is essential

About the role: Due to continued growth and development, we are looking for customer focused people to join our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to wastewater network and drainage problems.

Responsibilities

• Travelling to residential sites in a van you are responsible for, around the region powering a high-pressure water jet for restoration.
• Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
• Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.
• Run diagnostics and repairs on drains.
• Delivering good customer service.
• Maintaining good health and safety practices while carrying out works.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• To comply with health and safety responsibilities i.e. PPE / safe site set ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
• To be able to utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Ability to work unsupervised in all weather conditions utilising correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.
• Dynamically risk assess site access & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
• Liaising with the client regarding progress and any updates.
• Provide support to your colleagues.
• To conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
• Report any defects or malfunctions in regards to training.
• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by management.

Requirements

• You must have a full UK driver's licence.
• Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage.
• Full training will be provided; relevant health and safety standards must be followed.

So if you enjoy working outdoors and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that values you and your ability, and strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

FULL TRAINING GIVEN - Great Opportunity

About you

The ideal candidate will be hard working and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. You must have a full UK driving licence. Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are signatories of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.