Overview
Position: Sewer Maintenance Operator
Location: Tonbridge Depot (Tonbridge, Kent)
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Salary: OTE £29,300 per annum
Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
We operate 24/7 and 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 you have the right tools, competency and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation.
About The Role
Due to continued growth and development, we are looking for customer-focused people to join our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.
Responsibilities
* Clear overgrown vegetation, shrubs, weeds, roots and any obstructions around drainage assets such as manholes, gullies, and culverts.
* Carry out minor ground preparation to ensure safe access points for drainage works.
* Check condition of drainage assets uncovered ensuring they are left safe, escalating where an environmental or customer safety risk is present.
* Perform asset maintenance checks on drainage assets including anti-flood devices, non-return valves, and other drainage elements.
* Perform scoping for follow-on activities as appropriate.
* Safely operate hand tools and powered equipment (e.g., strimmer, hedge cutter, brush cutter).
* Remove and correctly dispose of green waste and debris from site.
* Work in accordance with health, safety and environmental procedures, including safe use of tools and PPE.
* Assist drainage teams by preparing access routes and maintaining clear working areas.
* Report any site hazards, damage or obstructions encountered.
* Maintain a clean and professional standard of reinstatement where required.
* Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
* Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties, task 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 grounds maintenance, landscaping or vegetation clearance is beneficial but not essential. Manual Handling or Hand and Power Tool Safety Training certificates are an advantage. You must have a full UK driving licence.
Your Contribution To The Company
* Strive to be always positive and constructive
* Adhere to all company policies
* Straight talking about the facts of the situation — open discussions are the best way to find solutions
* Help others through communicating clearly
* Deliver on commitments
* Ensure that any ideas that may enhance productivity or systems are brought to the attention of Senior Management or colleagues
* Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are “Stronger Together”
Additional
Lanes Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Other
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
* Utilities
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