Lanes Group Ltd 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:
Anglian Water delivers essential jetting, CCTV surveying, and tankering services. Operating across the whole of East Anglia, the team play a vital role in maintaining and protecting the wastewater network, ensuring reliable service for customers while supporting environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
Purpose of the role:
You’ll be operating van-mounted jetting equipment for a wide range of drain-related issues. Based out of Wellingborough depot, your projects will cover a wide range of drainage related issues, from emergency call-outs and blockages to cleaning pipes during regular maintenance programmes. You will visit various types of clients and sites, from commercial, residential, and industrial to specialist sectors like rail, road, utility, and so on.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attending to customers, informing them of works due to be carried out and answering any concerns
- Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.
- Reporting all findings / data to the appropriate teams
- Assisting with 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.
- Adjust pressure levels based on the condition of the system and the nature of the blockage (e.g., grease, debris, or tree roots).
- Use the equipment to remove waste materials and prevent build-up in drains and sewer lines.
- 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.
- Assist with CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Full UK driving license (Required) with no more than 6 points
- Water Jetting Association Red or blue book
- You will hold an up to date CSCS card
Desirable:
- Banksman
- Manual Handling
- Emergency First Aid
- NRSWA
- EUSR National Water Hygiene
- Medium risk confined space
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:
- 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.
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