Drainage Engineer

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Location:

Beddington Lane Sewage Treatment Works, South London Region, (Croydon, Greater London)

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours:

4 days on 4 days off, 40.25 hours

Salary: OTE £34,000 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 PLEASE

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.

• Travelling to residential sites via 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.
• Deliver good customer service.
• Maintain good H&S practise while carrying out works.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• To comply with health and safety responsibilities (PPE, safe site set‑ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users).
• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Liaise with the client regarding progress and any updates.
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions utilising correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.
• Dynamically risk‑assess site access & working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
• Provide support to your colleagues.
• Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
• Report any defects or malfunctions in regard to training.
• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.

The ideal candidate will be hard‑working, respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of High‑Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Utilities

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