Lanes Group
Repair & Maintenance Operative
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Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with approximately 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.
Severn Trent Water supplies clean, safe drinking water to millions of customers across the Midlands and surrounding areas. The company is committed to delivering reliable water services, reducing leakage, investing in infrastructure, and protecting the environment for future generations.
Through its Severn Trent Clean Water contract, the team plays a vital role in maintaining the region's water distribution network. Responsibilities include repairing water mains and associated assets, delivering reinstatement and traffic management services, and supporting AMP8 objectives through leakage reduction, network renewal, and lead pipe replacement programmes.
Purpose of the Role:
To support the repair, maintenance, and installation of clean water network assets, working alongside an experienced Team Leader to deliver safe, high-quality services to customers across the network.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within the utilities industry. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
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- Support the repair, maintenance, and installation of clean water network assets
- Assist with excavation, reinstatement, and general site activities
- Safely use tools, equipment, vehicles, and plant in line with training and company procedures
- Follow all health, safety, environmental, and water hygiene requirements
- Maintain safe, clean, and secure work sites
- Assist with traffic management and site safety measures where required
- Work alongside the Team Leader to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards
- Communicate professionally with customers, the public, and other stakeholders
- Complete basic documentation and report any incidents, defects, or safety concerns
- Participate in training and development opportunities to build skills and knowledge
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safety
Desirable:
- Experience in utilities, construction, civil engineering, highways, groundwork, or a similar outdoor operational environment
- Experience using hand tools and equipment
- Understanding of health and safety practices
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.
- Have 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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