HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
Lanes Group
Operate HGV to perform drainage maintenance and high‑pressure jetting for customers.
15 days ago ago
£50,000 - £50,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kidlington, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
2,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Drainage services
Wastewater utility services
Emergency drainage repairs
Blockage removal
Drain rehabilitation
Sewer renewal
CCTV drainage surveys
No‑dig pipe rehabilitation
Sector Specialisms
Drainage
Sewer
Septic Tank
Wastewater
Water Utilities
Gas Supply Networks
Rail Sector
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
risk assessment
drain diagnostics
water jetting
vacuum tanker
pipe handling
vistec platform
- Dynamically risk assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival
- Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use
- Run diagnostics and repairs on drains
- Report any defects or malfunctions
- Provide support to your colleagues
- Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided
- Travelling to residential sites via a HGV in a two person team, around the region, powering a high-pressure water jet for restoration
- Manipulate (including loading and unloading to / from tanker pipe storage trays) flexible pipework in a safe manner utilising correct manual handling techniques
- Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
- Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems
- Liaising with the client regarding process and any updates
- Maintaining good health and safety practise while carrying out works
- Comply with health and safety responsibilities, i.e. PPE / safe site setups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users
- Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception
- Operate JHL specification vacuum tankers and associated equipment
- Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms
- Delivering good customer service
- Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished
- Safely access vehicle cabs, sites and offices using correct procedures (e.g., three points of contact...)
What you bring
unsupvised
all‑weather
ppe
lone‑worker
- Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE or utilising the lone worker system
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
1992
Year of Establishment
Founded as a small family drainage firm in Leeds.
250m
Fatberg Clearance
Cleared London’s 250 m fatberg, showcasing engineering expertise.
£215M
Annual Turnover
Exceeds £215 million in revenue, backed by advanced technology and vehicles.
- It grew through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new service areas.
- It secured major contracts with Thames Water and Southern Water, handling citywide sewer maintenance.
- Its work spans large‑scale infrastructure including railway drainage on Crossrail and UV trenchless sewer relining on UK motorways.
- Today, it operates a national network of depots, utility hubs and specialist divisions like Lanes‑i, Sapphire and AQS.
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We value people and treat them with respect and fairness.
- We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- We are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- We embrace diversity and inclusion in our teams and operations.
- We act with integrity and transparency in all our dealings.
- We invest in the development and well-being of our employees.
2035
Net Zero Commitment
Pledges to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2035.
- Reduction of carbon emissions through fleet modernization and sustainable practices.
- Implementation of sustainable water management solutions across various projects.
- Introduction of green technologies in operations to reduce environmental impact.
- Use of renewable energy sources where possible, including solar-powered systems.
- Continuous monitoring and reporting of environmental impact to ensure alignment with sustainability goals.
- A culture of inclusion is promoted, valuing diverse perspectives.
- Efforts are focused on increasing gender diversity across all levels.
- Active recruitment efforts ensure a diverse and representative workforce.
- Processes are in place to monitor and improve gender balance within senior management and technical roles.
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