Lanes Group
Lining Operative

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Lining Operative
Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Lining Operative to join the team and to grow and progress their career in the utilities sector working for a growing company.
Location: Bradford
Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.
Salary: DOE
Responsibilities
- Working on the back of cutting unit assisting and learning how to use and maintain the cutting unit
- Working with patching and lining teams to pick up various repair methods so they can move around the teams and eventually run a van across all contracts (Training will be provided)
- Setting up traffic management (Training will be provided)
- Confined spaces entry (Training will be provided)
- Risk assessments and updating work packs
- The operative will be expected to be flexible picking up overtime if required and the occasional weekend
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Experience and Qualifications
- To be flexible in their working approach as on occasion may need to work overtime such as at weekends
- Ability to work in all weathers
- To be able to cover long distances by foot
- The desire to progress within the company
- Knowledge of utilities and traffic management (not essential)
What you will get in return
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.


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What we offer
- Pension
- Death in service
- 21 Days Holidays plus bank holidays
- Free car parking
- Friendly work Environment
This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
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