Jetting Assistant

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. 

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. 

About the role:

Working on our Anglian Water contract we are looking for Trainee Drainage Operatives to join our Operational team supporting our Tankering and Jetting workstream due to increased workload.

• Location: Wellingborough


• Hours: Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week


• Salary: £32110 – £36790 per year Dependent on experience (Inclusive of overtime)

The job:

As part of a two-person team, you’ll be assisting the drainage engineer to operate our high spec jetting equipment and jet vacuumation units. Your projects will include any number of drainage related issues, including emergencies like blockages, and cleaning pipes during maintenance programmes.

You will visit different types of clients and sites commercial, residential, industrial, rail, road, utility, and so on across the wider area. 

About you:

You will already have previous experience working in the drainage or water industry (desirable), hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points, computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft office would be an advantage.

You’ll be polite and respectful when dealing with customers and the public, and observe all health and safety procedures. And you’ll love working outdoors. Being flexible is essential: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours call-out rota.

We actively encourage career progression here at Lanes, so if you’re looking for the long term, this could be a great place to start.

What you will get in return: 

In joining the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. 

What we offer: 

• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Uncapped earning potential. 


• Pension


• Death in service


• Company car/car allowance  

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/#our_group 

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ 

SUS  - https://sus.co.uk/ 

Clearflow -https://www.clearflowltd.com/ 

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ 

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

Strictly no agencies please