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 2-person teams across Sussex on our Patching and Lining team. This represents a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with Lanes Group.
At Lanes Group, nothing is more critical than the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and customers. It’s one of the reasons we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, boasting a turnover exceeding £530 million (with EBITDA of £45 million) and over 4,000 talented team members.
Our services extend across much of the FTSE 100 & 250, backed by our countrywide operational network. Strong leadership principles ensure operational excellence, employee engagement, and trust in quality-driven outcomes.
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 – £18.00 per hour (OTE £41,700 – £46,900 per annum), depending on experience
- 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
Expansion at Lanes Group has opened new opportunities within our Utility Division, delivering innovative solutions to waste-water network and drainage challenges for Southern Water.
Duties include:
- Collaborating in 2-person teams across residential sites nationwide using specially equipped vans.
- Repairing and maintaining drainage systems through installation of patch liners, ensuring first-time-fix results for sewer and drain issues.
- Utilising Picote systems for aggressive removal of scale, roots, and hardened obstructions beyond high-pressure jetting capability.
- Conducting drainage network surveys and assessing pipe conditions, producing high-quality reports using advanced survey tools.
- Accurate job report documentation on specialist systems and platforms.
- Providing exceptional customer service at every site visit.
- Upholding strict Health & Safety standards, including PPE compliance and safe site setups.
- Ensuring vehicle and equipment supplies remain fully stocked.
- Operating on-site certification platforms (VISTEC and Salesforce) for client progress updates.
- Completing tasks unsupervised across all weather conditions with full PPE and lone-worker protocols.
- Dynamic risk-assessing site conditions and access before commencing work.
- Offering peer support to colleagues.
- Conducting pre- and post-use inspections of tools and equipment, reporting defects.
- Conducting risk assessments with a maturity-based approach.
- Adhering to all Lanes Group policies.
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Adaptability to general site assistance and adherence to our Safety First philosophy define this role.
Candidate Profile:
- Customer-focused attitude with diligence in diagnosing and resolving drainage issues promptly.
- Ability to provide turnkey solutions responsive to customer needs.
Ideal Candidate Qualities
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, safety-conscious, and compliant with all company regulations. Formal training will be provided in high-pressure jetting equipment and PPE standards. While prior experience is beneficial, experience is not mandatory.
- Confined Space Entry (AP2) training or equivalent drainage certifications (e.g., NRSWA, OS19X) are advantageous but not essential.
Lanes Group Culture: We champion a diverse, inclusive environment, fostering equality and professional growth. Partnerships with Mental Health charter groups (e.g., Mindful Employer) ensure collaborative support.
Join our exceptional team and contribute to an industry where your role sets the standard.
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