Lanes Group
Drainage Engineer - Patching and Lining
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Drainage Engineer - Patching and Lining
Patching and Lining Drainage Engineer
We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Southern Water! We are recruiting for a number of Drainage Engineers to work in two-person teams, covering the whole of Sussex, as part of our Patching and Lining team. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group.
At Lanes, nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It is a major reason our group is the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, with a turnover in excess of £530 million (EBITDA £45m), and over 4,000 brilliant people. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250.
Strong leadership is at our heart, ensuring employees are engaged with purpose, recognised, and rewarded. We deliver absolute operational excellence, embracing quality and compliance—one of our core differentiators—and pride ourselves on leaving a legacy of quality and compliance, keeping our promises at all times.
Position: Drainage Engineer – Patching and Lining
Location: Budds Farm WTW, Havant, Hampshire Job Type: Permanent, full-time Hours: Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week Salary: £16.00 to £18.00 per hour (OTE £41,700 to £46,900 per annum) Benefits:
- 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Health cash plan
- Onsite parking
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Friendly working environment
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About the Role
We are seeking customer-focused individuals to join our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract to deliver effective waste-water network and drainage solutions.
- Work in two-person teams, travelling in specially-equipped vans to residential sites across the region.
- Repair and maintain drainage systems, including installing patch liners for first-time-fix sewer and drain repairs.
- Utilise the Picote system to remove scale, roots, and hard obstructions that cause standard high-pressure jetting equipment to fail.
- Conduct drainage system surveys, assess pip condition, and generate high-quality reports using state-of-the-art surveying equipment.
- Accurately record job reports on specialist software provided.
- Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining strict Health & Safety (H&S) standards.
- Manage vehicle stock replenishment.
- Ensure compliance with PPE and safe working conditions for employees, the public, and road users.
- Use VISTEC and Salesforce platforms efficiently.
- Liaise with the client regarding progress and updates.
- Work unsupervised, solo in all weather conditions, adhering to lone-worker policies.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments on-site.
- Support colleagues and inspect tools and equipment pre/post-use.
- Report maintenance or malfunctioning equipment/processes.
- Implement rigorous risk assessments with a mature approach to risk.
- Operate safely under all Lanes Group policies.
- Execute any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks requested by management.
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If you enjoy outdoor work and delivering exceptional customer service, where no two days are the same, and are eager to join a values-driven company that fosters *career growth and development, Lanes Group is the right place for you.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
The ideal Drainage Engineer candidate should:
- Have a work-ready attitude and commitment to health and safety standards.
- Previous experience with high-pressure jetting equipment is an advantage (but not essential).
- Confined Space Entry Training (AP2) would be beneficial.
- Other drainage qualifications, such as NRSWA and OS19X, are advantageous but not compulsory.
About You
At Lanes Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing everyone’s unique perspective to create a stronger, more innovative culture. We wear the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’, a Mindful Employer initiative, to promote well-being and mental health awareness among staff.
We believe a company succeeds when its people are engaged, respected, and fulfilled. If you value your work and aim to contribute in an environment that treasures your growth and personal development, join us today.
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