Jetting Engineer

Choose a career with the UK’s biggest independent drainage specialist
 
Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit a Jetting/ Vanpack Engineer to join our growing depot network based out of our Bristol Depot.

The job:
 
You will be working as part of a two-person team, working with a Drainage Assistant to operate our high specification Jet/ Vac and CCTV units. Your projects will include any number of drainage related issues, both reactive and planned.

Although you start at the depot you been appointed to, you will be mobile in a vehicle attending to all work activities, within various work sectors, including industrial, rail, utility, commercial, residential.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Being flexible is important as you may be required to start earlier due to travel.

Desirable Qualities: 

You may already have previous experience working in the drainage or water industry, but this is not essential as full training will be given

You can become a successful Utilities Waste-Water Technician if you have problem-solving, listening, critical thinking, teamworking abilities and a customer focussed approach. Also, as you need to operate machinery, excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration are essential skills.

The following skills are also useful:

Competent in using an electronic device – laptop / tablet for data entry.

You must possess a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

An in date CSCS would be advantageous – however this could be obtained is necessary

To work in the Utilities industry, you may have to compete with inclement weather outdoors. Protective clothing such as a hi-vis jacket, boots, and a helmet are mandatory requirements, and you may be asked to travel to different sites. The workday starts early, especially during the summer, when there is light in the morning but drains can be blocked at any hour of the day and emergency assistant can often be needed.

You will be expected to comply with all Group Health Safety and Environmental compliance, full Training with be provided as part of a Group Induction Training package.

We actively encourage career progression within The Lanes Group, so if you’re looking for the long term, this could be a great place to start.

Benefits:

Enhanced overtime rates

21 days holiday 

Life Assurance;

Auto enrolment pension scheme;

Full corporate uniform;

Free onsite parking;

Friendly working environment; 

This is a full time position with overtime potential; regular training (including our own City & Guilds qualifications)

About Lanes:

At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. It’s a big part of who we are. It’s also one of the reasons that we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2200 staff and a network of depots across the country.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.