Drainage Engineer

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At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety and well‑being of our people and customers. We are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, providing services across the FTSE 100 and 250.

• Position:
  Drainage Engineer
• Location:
  
  Kidlington Depot, Thames Valley Region (Kidlington, Oxfordshire)
• 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)

Due to continued growth, we are looking for customer‑focused people to join our Utility Division on the Thames Water contract to deliver real, effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.

• Travel to residential sites via HGV in a two‑person team, using a high‑pressure water jet for restoration.
• Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
• Record each job report correctly on specialist equipment.
• Run diagnostics and repairs on drains.
• Deliver good customer service.
• Maintain good H&S practice while carrying out works.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• Comply with health and safety responsibilities, including PPE and safe site set‑ups.
• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Liaise with the client regarding progress and updates.
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, using correct PPE and lone‑worker systems.
• Dynamic risk assessment of site access and working conditions.
• Provide support to colleagues.
• Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
• Report any defects or malfunctions in training.
• Carry out risk assessments and maintain a mature approach to risk perception.
• Adhere to all Lanes Group policies and responsibilities.
• Perform any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.

The ideal candidate will be hard‑working and respectful, and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in using high‑pressure jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA, Confined Spaces) are an advantage.

• 21 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Health cash plan
• Free onsite parking
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Friendly working environment

Full training is provided to ensure our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe 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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