Industrial Vacuum Tanker Assistant
Confidential
Posted: May 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
Industrial Vacuum Tanker Assistant is responsible for safely and efficiently handling and maintaining industrial vacuum tankers, ensuring the safe operation of the company's water and wastewater systems.
Required Skills
Job Description
The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.
Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.
About the role:
The Lanes Group needs an experienced Industrial Vacuum Tanker Assistant to join our Industrial Services team in Chester. You’ll operate high‑vacuum DISAB equipment to remove silt, sludge and debris from drains, tanks and industrial sites.
Location: Chester
Hours: Monday to Friday 47.5 hours per week
Salary: £14.50 per hour
What we offer:
21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Uncapped earning potential
Pension
Death in service
As an Industrial Vacuum Tanker Assistant, you will be:
Assisting the driver with DISAB and vacuum tanker operations
Carrying out drainage cleaning, jetting, and desilting works
Setting up traffic management and ensuring site safety
Handling hoses, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently
Supporting routine vehicle and equipment checks and maintenance
Completing basic paperwork and following company procedures
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Experience and Qualifications:
Full UK driving license (Required) with no more than 6 points
Experience with DISAB (Air Mover) equipment (Required)
CSCS and Confined Space certs (Required)
Strong safety awareness and teamwork skills
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please
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