Drainage Engineer
Confidential
Posted: March 18, 2026
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Quick Summary
Assisting a HGV driver with highway work in the UK, with the opportunity to work on various routes and locations, including overnight shifts.
Required Skills
Job Description
About the Role:
You will be working closely with a HGV driver to clean along the highways, up and down the country therefore, flexibility in regards to hours is a must, as you will be required to stay overnight on occasions, and work some weekends. No two days are the same here at Sapphire, be prepared to learn and develop along the way!
You will be assisting with getting in and out of the cab to conduct work accordingly, so a hands on approach is needed and a willingness to get stuck in; and you will be responsible for using a company tablet on a daily basis.
You will be outdoors for the majority of your working day - so a love for the great outdoors is also a must!
Mixture of days, nights and working away! ESSENTIAL to consider this before applying.
Location: Penrith
Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm day shift
Salary: £12.50 per hour for days and £15.00 per hour for nights
You will also be required to go on a standby rota and be flexible to the business needs in working nights and weekends. This is a full time position within a growing, and busy department.
Responsibilities - but not limited to:
To operate heavy machinery when needed
Must be able to work Days, Nights and on occasions work away from home.
Usage of a tablet to record data
Experience and qualifications required for the role:
Excellent listening and communication skills
Team player
Positive, can-do attitude
Competent in IT, accurate data entry
What you will get in return:
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
What we offer:
20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension
Death in service
Training and progression opportunities
Full PPE provided
Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.
The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/
Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/
SUS - https://sus.co.uk/
Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/
AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
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