Lanes Group
HGV Waste Water Operative - Kendal
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Sapphire Utility Solutions
Hiring Snapshot
Role: HGV Operatives (Bucket 1 – Sewer Network Reactives)
Location: Kendal, covering the South Lakes
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (7-week rota-based shifts)
Base Pay: £34,269–£38,542 annually (based on experience)
Potential Earnings (on-job): Between £35,000–£55,000 annually, including overtime
Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half on weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays
About the Role
Join United Utilities and Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Bucket 1 reactive contract across the North West. You’ll work alongside a United Utilities Customer Support Technician (CST) in a dynamic, shift-based environment tackling sewer problems—anytime, anywhere.
Daily Responsibilities
- Handle all levels of high-pressure water jetting—clearing blockages and maintaining drains/sewers.
- Conduct CCTV inspections to assess pipe and sewer conditions.
- Collaborate with CSTs to align with United Utilities’ sewer investigations and communicate ongoing plans to customers.
- Diagnose drainage system issues (blockages, leaks, damage) and implement fixes.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure jetting tools remain operational.
- Use a tablet/laptop for data entry and timing-related tasks (e.g., timescales for repairs).
- Adhere to broader company safety guidelines, reporting hazards as required.
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Operational Structure
- Shifts:
- Front shift: 8am – 6pm
- Back shift: 12pm – 10pm
- Ongoing coverage: Includes weekends and bank holidays.
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Why Join Sapphire
As part of the Lanes Group, the UK’s largest independent utility provider, we prioritise: ✅ Holistic support: A focus on wellbeing, development, and a workplace culture that celebrates diversity. ✅ Continuous learning: Personalised training to equip you with new skills and career progression. ✅ Rewards:
- 20 days annual leave (building up to a max of 25 days),
- Pension scheme & death-in-service benefits,
- Anniversary bonus: £100 (for 1+ years’ service),
- Healthcare Cash Plan.
Conditions
- Open to internal and external candidates.
- Internal applicants must apply via an Lanes Group Internal Application form.
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