Trainee Drainage Operative

Confidential

Stafford, Staffordshire permanent

Posted: January 29, 2026

Job Description

We are thrilled to announce that Lanes Group and SUS have secured multiple contract extensions with our key strategic client, Severn Trent Water. As trusted delivery partners, we will continue providing proactive and reactive wastewater solutions across their network, supporting them through the AMP8 regulatory period - the most significant investment phase the water industry has ever seen.

We are currently recruiting for Trainee Drainage Operatives to join our team, delivering exceptional customer service and innovative operational solutions across Stafford. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, working on critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

Join us as we continue to grow and shape the future of wastewater services with Severn Trent Water.

About the Role:

Working on our Severn Trent Water contract we are looking for Trainee Drainage Operatives to join our Operational team due to increased workload.

Location: Stafford

Hours: Monday to Friday – 50 Hours per week

Salary: £31746 - £36141 (Inclusive of overtime, overtime is available as per business needs

The job:

No Drainage experience is necessary as we will train you to the appropriate standard. As part of a team, you’ll be shadowing/assisting a drainage engineer. The role will include a number of drainage related issues, including emergencies such as blockages and cleaning pipes during maintenance programmes.

You will be trained and become familiar with CCTV equipment that monitor the water through the Utilities pipes. This equipment measures the heights and depths of the pipe, as well as checking for any damages that needs to be recorded.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

The training will consist of a breakdown of the equipment and how to use the equipment to show the drains and their defects.

You will be shown how to use Excel to do site drawings that show the layouts of the drains.

You will need to have a Full UK Drivers licence (no more than 6 points)

What we offer:

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance.

Auto enrolment pension scheme.

Full company PPE issued.

Free onsite parking.

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

Lanes I

SUS

Clearflow

AQS

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

Strictly no agencies please

LAN

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