Drainage Engineer

Drainage Engineer

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 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. 

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

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: Drainage Engineer

Location: Slough Treatment Works, Berkshire

Job Type: Permanent, full-time 

Hours: 4 days on 4 days off, 40.25 hours (working both early and late shifts, 7am-7pm and 11am-11pm) and on call rota

Salary: OTE £32,000 per annum inclusive of overtime

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

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About the Role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

• Travelling to residential sites in a HGV, around the Thames Valley area powering a high pressure water jet for restoration.


• Clean / clear / repair and maintain drainage systems.


• Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.


• Run diagnostics and repairs on drains using electro mechanical and specialist CCTV survey equipment.


• Rodding blockages.


• Delivering good customer service.


• Maintaining good H&S practise while carrying out works.

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 not only values you and your ability - but also 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. 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented areas of the community.