Lanes Group
On-Call HGV Waste Water Operative
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Lanes Group Job Opportunity
Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.
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Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company, specializes in multiple divisions. United Utilities operates across numerous contracts across our business, predominantly wastewater network services as part of the AMP 7 period plan.
The Team supports reactive and planned maintenance across the CCTV & Jetting and Civils teams, further supported by our in-house Traffic Management Division and Capital Projects covering the entire UU network.
Purpose of the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and established company. You will be working reactively across the North West attending emergency call-out jobs for United Utilities, on either a JHL Recycler or a JHL CityFlex. A HGV class 2 is required, and experience of jetting is essential. Training can be provided to a successful candidate.
This position requires candidates to be on call for shifts six days a week. Applicants will receive one paid rest day each week. The on-call shift is from 16:00 PM to 02:00 AM each day. During this time, successful applicants must be able to drive to the depot and collect the vehicle. Applicants will be paid 70 hours per week (inclusive of one paid rest day).
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Key Responsibilities
- Investigating any works that need to be conducted
- Assessing any issues and putting a resolution in place
- Use of Jetting machinery to conduct works to ensure safety of public
- Covering works across the United Utilities network across the North West
- Attending to customers, informing them of works to be carried out and answering any concerns as well as timescales
- Inspecting drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow
- Carrying out all aspects of high-pressure water jetting
- Operating high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems
- Carrying out CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers
- Competent in using an electronic device - laptop/tablet for data entry purposes
- Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures
- Performing routine maintenance and servicing of high-pressure water jetting equipment to ensure it is in proper working order
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience
- HGV Class 2 (C)
Desirable
- NRSWA - Sign, Lighting, Guarding
- High-pressure water jetting
- Medium Risk Confined Spaces
- Emergency First Aid at work
- Manual Handling
- EUSR National Water Hygiene
- CPC
Living The Company Values
By embedding our company's core values and purpose into each role, we ensure that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow'.
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Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
- Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change
- Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts
- Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans
- Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
- Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards
Your Contribution to the Company
- Strive to be always positive and constructive
- Adhere to all company policies
- Straight talking about the facts of the situation - open discussions are the best way to find solutions
- Help others through communicating clearly
- Deliver on commitments
- Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
- Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together'
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
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