On Call HGV Jetting Operative

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. 

We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK. 

About the Role: 

This is a fantastic opportunity, to join a growing and established company: you will be working reactively across the North West attending emergency call out jobs for United Utilities, on either a JHL Recycler or a JHL CityFlex. A HGV class 2 is required, and experience of jetting is essential. Training can be provided to a successful candidate. 

This vacancy will be working over a 7-day period, with a paid rest day working 6 out of 7 days. Monday – Friday and availability at the weekends across a 10-hour period, per day.

Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston.

Hours: 70 hours per week with a paid day off (from 16:00pm-02:00am)

Salary: £12.50 to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience) OTE of £50,000+ with call outs.

Responsibilities – but not limited to: 

• Investigating any works that need to be conducted.


• Assess any issues and put a resolution in place.


• Use of Jetting machinery to conduct works to ensure safety of public.


• Covering works across the United Utilities network across the North West

Experience and qualifications required for the role: 

• Previous experience working within a reactive role is desirable but not essential.


• Drainage knowledge (not essential)


• Class 2 HGV Licence.


• No more than 6 points on licence.
  


• Able to use machinery in compliance with safety standards.


• Training will be provided.

What you will get in return: 

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of 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: 

• Overtime


• OTE of £50,000+ per annum


• Pension


• 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Full PPE Provided


• Full training 


• Death in service

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

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/ 

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