Lanes Group
HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
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HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
Drainage Engineer (HGV Class 2) – Southern Water Contract
Lanes Group is recruiting for Drainage Engineers to work in 2-person teams across Kent under a new contract with Southern Water.
At Lanes Group, we lead with health, safety and well-being—a core principle of the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner (£530m turnover, £45m EBITDA), employing over 4,000 across the nation.
About the Organisation
Lanes Group supports its teams by:
- Providing meaningful engagement, recognition, and rewards
- Delivering operational excellence with unwavering quality and compliance
- Operating as a 24/7 business, requiring flexible working, weekends, and on-call duties
Job Details
- Position: HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
- Location: Budds Farm WTW, Havant, Hampshire
- Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (50-hour weeks + on-call rota)
- Salary: £33,000 per annum
- Full training provided, including PPE and company equipment
Key Benefits
- 21 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off
- Health cash plan
- Onsite parking
- Auto-enrolled pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Retention loyalty scheme (tied to length of service)
- Friendly, growth-focused work environment
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About the Role
You’ll join Lanes Group’s Utility Division, supporting Southern Water’s waste-water network and drainage challenges through customer-focused solutions. Responsibilities include:
- Traveling in a 2-person HGV team across Kent’s residential areas
- Operating high-pressure water jets for system restoration and maintenance
- Cleaning, clearing and updating drainage networks
- Recording job reports using provided equipment (e.g., VISTEC and Salesforce platforms)
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on drains
- Provide excellent customer service
- Adhere to strict health and safety protocols
- Monitor and refuel HGV equipment as needed
- Ensure compliance with PPE, safe site procedures (including road/pedestrian safety)
- Safely operate JHL vacuum tankers and associated tools
- Including loading/unloading flexible pipework via correct manual handling techniques
- Independently inspect tools, equipment and drains, reporting defects
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments for site access and working conditions
- Liaise with Southern Water on job updates and procedural queries
- Provide colleague support
- Comply with all Lanes Group policies, including lone-work procedures if required
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Work Environment
- Unsupervised field work (weather-dependent)
- On-site supervision when required
- მატერიალური საშუალებების ძველადი და გამოსხვდომის მისაღუჩებელი folyamობით მუშაობა
Ideal Candidate
Core Requirements:
- Minimum HGV Class 2 license with a completed CPC
- Valid digital tachograph card (digital Proof of Qualification)
Desired Skills:
(Not compulsory, but advantageous)
- Experience with high-pressure jetting equipment
- NRSWA or Confined Space qualifications
We welcome applicants of any background and are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Fit to Lanes Group
- You thrive outdoors with practical, solution-focused mindsets.
- Versatile problem-solving and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Willing to embrace peer coaching and creating lasting operational legacy.
- Dedicates oneself to high-quality delivery in compliance with all Glenview industry standards.
⭐ This is a rare opportunity to launch or progress your career in high-growth sector, with full training and support! 🚛💦
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