Drainage Engineer
Location: Thames Water Iver South, Colnbrook, Berkshire
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 on‑site parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
Responsibilities
- 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, i.e. 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 & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
- Provide support to colleagues.
- Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
- Report any defects or malfunctions in regard to training.
- Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
- Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
- Perform any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.
Qualifications
- 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.
Legal and diversity statement
Lanes Group 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 are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.
