Drainage Engineer
Our service delivery operates 24/7. As such, you are required to work flexible hours, weekends, and participate in an on‑call rota. Full training, PPE, and use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.
Position: Drainage Engineer
Location: Kidlington, Langford Lane, Oxfordshire
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Hours: 4 days on 4 days off, 40.25 hours
Salary: OTE £34,000 per annum (made up of basic pay, overtime, on call allowance and bonuses)
Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
About the Role
* Travelling to residential sites via HGV in a two‑person team around the region powering a high‑pressure water jet for restoration.
* Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
* Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.
* Run diagnostics and repairs on drains.
* Deliver good customer service.
* Maintain good H&S practice while carrying out works.
* Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
* Comply with health and safety responsibilities (PPE, safe site set‑ups) protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
* Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
* Liaise with the client regarding progress and any updates.
* Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, utilising correct PPE and lone worker system.
* Dynamically risk‑assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
* Provide support to your colleagues.
* Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use.
* Report any defects or malfunctions in regards to training.
* Carry out risk assessments and adopt a mature approach to risk perception.
* Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
* Perform any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.
What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
About You
The ideal candidate will be hard‑working and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of high‑pressure jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and confined spaces) are an advantage.
Equality and Diversity
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.
Lanes Group is a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.
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