Van Pack Drainage Engineer
Location: Hailsham Depot (Hailsham, East Sussex)
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Salary: £30,500 per annum
Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus 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 Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to wastewater network and drainage problems.
Responsibilities
* 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 H&S practice while carrying out works.
* Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
* To comply with health and safety responsibilities i.e. PPE / safe site set‑ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
* To be able to utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
* Ability to work unsupervised in all weather conditions utilising correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.
* Dynamically risk assess site access & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
* Liaise with the client regarding progress and any updates.
* Provide support to your colleagues.
* To 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.
* Any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties 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.
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. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group are a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.
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