Trainee Drainage Operative

About the Role: 

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

• Location: Woolpit


• Hours: Monday to Friday – 47.5 Hours per week 


• Salary: £32110 - £36790 Dependent on experience (Inclusive of overtime)

The job: 

No Drainage experience is necessary as we will train you to the appropriate standard. As part of a team, you’ll be shadowing/assisting a drainage engineer. The role will include a number of drainage related issues, including emergencies such as blockages and cleaning pipes during maintenance programmes.

You will be trained and become familiar with CCTV equipment that monitor the water through the Utilities pipes. This equipment measures the heights and depths of the pipe, as well as checking for any damages that needs to be recorded. 

Experience and qualifications required for the role: 

The training will consist of a breakdown of the equipment and how to use the equipment to show the drains and their defects. 

You will be shown how to use Excel to do site drawings that show the layouts of the drains.  

You will need to have a Full UK Drivers licence (no more than 6 points) 

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 + bank holidays


• Life Assurance.


• Auto enrolment pension scheme.


• Full company PPE issued.


• Free onsite parking.

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. 

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  


• Lanes I  


• SUS


• Clearflow  


• AQS  

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

Strictly no agencies please 

LAN