Lanes Group
CityFlex Operative

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New Contract with Yorkshire Water – City Flex Operative Opportunity
We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Yorkshire Water, supporting them in proactively and reactively maintaining their Wastewater Network for the next five years and beyond! As part of this growth, we’re expanding our teams and are now looking for a City Flex Operative to join us in Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to begin a long-term career within Lanes Group, working alongside an experienced HGV Jetting Operative to deliver proactive and reactive maintenance across the Wastewater Network.
About the Role
As a City Flex Operative, you will:
- HGV City Flex Driver with high-pressure water jetting activities
- Assist in identifying blockages, leaks, and other drainage issues
- Complete digital site documentation using a tablet
- Follow all health & safety procedures and method statements
- Look after tools, equipment, and PPE
- Deliver great customer service on every visit
This role is ideal for someone practical, safety-focused, and keen to build skills within a specialist field. Full training is provided.
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Location and Hours
- Location: Bradford, Yorkshire
- Hours: 47.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm). Overtime also available at time and a half.
- Salary: Depending on Experience
- Weekly pay
Requirements
Essential:
- A full UK driving licence
- Drainage experience
- Class 2 HGV License
Full training provided in:
- Water Jetting Association (Red or Blue Book)
- Banksman
- NRSWA
- EUSR National Water Hygiene
- Medium-risk confined space
Why Join Lanes Group?
Lanes Group is the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure provider. We:
- Have a turnover of over £530m
- Employ more than 4,000 people nationwide
- Operate from a network of depots across the UK
- Put health, safety, and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
You’ll join a supportive team, receive excellent training, and have genuine opportunities for career progression.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and overtime rates
- 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Uncapped earning potential
- Pension scheme
- Death in service
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network


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About the Lanes Group
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.
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