HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
Location: Swindon Treatment Works, Swindon, Wiltshire
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours (plus some weekends), including flexible hours and an on‑call rota
Salary: OTE £50,000 per annum (basic pay, overtime, on‑call allowance and bonuses)
Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays), health cash plan, onsite parking, auto‑enrolment pension scheme, friendly working environment.
About the Role
We are looking for customer‑focused people to join our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract to deliver solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.
* Travel to residential sites in a HGV in a two‑person team, using 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 health and safety practice while carrying out works
* Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished
* Comply with health and safety responsibilities, i.e. PPE / safe site setups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users
* Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms
* Operate JHL specification vacuum tankers and associated equipment
* Safely access vehicle cabs, sites and offices using correct procedures (e.g., three points of contact…)
* Manipulate (including loading and unloading to/from tanker pipe storage trays) flexible pipework in a safe manner using correct manual handling techniques
* Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE or utilising the lone worker system
* Dynamically risk assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival
* Liaise with the client regarding process and any updates
* Provide support to your colleagues
* Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use
* Report any defects or malfunctions
* Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception
* Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
* Any other reasonable ad‑hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management
About You
* Hard working and respectful, complying with health and safety standards
* Experience with high‑pressure jetting equipment is useful but not essential
* Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage
* Minimum of a HGV Class 2 licence, completed Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), and an up‑to‑date digital tachograph card
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. 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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