Position
Van Pack Drainage Engineer
Location
Beddington Lane Treatment Works, South London Region (Croydon, Greater London)
Job Type
Permanent, full-time
Hours
4 On 4 Off, 40.25 hours average (working both early and late)
Salary
OTE £37,000 per annum (made up of basic pay, overtime, on call allowance and bonuses)
Benefits
21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
About the Role
Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.
* Travelling to residential sites in a van you are responsible for, 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 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
* Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE and utilising the lone worker system
* Dynamically risk assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival
* Liaising 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
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. You must have a full UK driver's licence as our vehicles are all manual.
Additional Information
We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on‑call rota. Full training / PPE / 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.
Legal Statements
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. We are a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.
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