Role Overview
Position: HGV Class 2 Drainage Engineer
Location: Kidlington Depot, Thames Valley Region (Kidlington, Oxfordshire)
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 4 on 4 off, 40.25 hours (working both earlies and lates)
Salary: £50,000 per annum (basic pay, overtime, on call allowance and bonuses)
Benefits
* 21 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Health cash plan
* Free onsite parking
* Auto enrolment pension scheme
* Friendly working environment
Strictly No Agencies
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Travelling to residential sites via a 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
* Delivering good customer service
* Maintaining good health and safety practise 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 utilising 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
* 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
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of HGV Class 2 licence
* Completed CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
* Up‑to‑date Digi tachograph card
* Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment useful but not essential
* Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and Confined Spaces) an advantage
* Hard working, respectful and comply with health and safety standards
Company Culture & Diversity
Lanes Group welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunities. Lanes Group is a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health.
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