HGV Operative (Nights)
Lanes Group
Operate HGV-mounted jetting/vacuum equipment to clear drains across Anglian Water network
11 days ago ago
£18 - £19
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Finedon, 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
hgv vacuum
water jetting
drainage diagnosis
digital reporting
safety compliance
vehicle checks
- Operate HGV-mounted vacuum and tankers for drainage and waste management tasks.
- Communicate professionally with customers, explaining tasks, addressing questions, and providing summaries.
- Support reactive and scheduled works, including emergency callouts and confined space entries (if trained).
- Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment on HGVs to safely and effectively clear blockages in drains, sewers, and pipework.
- Accurately complete digital job reports and system updates using laptops or tablets.
- Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance.
- Diagnose drainage issues and apply suitable jetting techniques based on blockage type. Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
- Enhance overtime rates
- Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
What you bring
jetvac operator
uk licence
class 2
flexible hours
anglian travel
- Previous experience as a HGV Jetvac Operator or in a similar role (Desirable)
- Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
- HGV Class 2 Licence
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel across the Anglian region
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network
- Pay up to £18.85-19.85 per hour dependent on experience
- Pension scheme
- Uncapped earning potential.
- 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Weekly pay
- Death in service
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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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