HGV Sludge Driver
Lanes Group
Specialist UK infrastructure firm delivering drainage, wastewater, rail and utility network services.
Operate vacuum tanker to transport non‑hazardous liquids on waste‑water contracts.
13 days ago ago
£17 - £17
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Ansty, 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
Description
vehicle checks
customer service
hgv operation
job reporting
health safety
site management
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
- Communicate professionally with customers
- Operate HGV-mounted vacuum and tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
- Accurately complete job reports and system updates
- Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance
- Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
Requirements
hgv licence
class 1
class 2
cpc
taco
- HGV class 1 or class 2 driving licence
- Valid in date CPC and up to date taco
Benefits
- Pension, Death in Service
- Training and progression opportunities
- Full PPE provided
- 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.
- 21 Days holiday including Bank Holidays
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
Culture + Values
- 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
- 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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