Drainage Engineer Van Pack
Position: Van Pack Drainage Engineer
Location: Millbrook Depot (Southampton), once competent you will work from door to door.
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Salary: £30,500 per annum
Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); birthday off; health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; enhanced maternity and paternity; retention loyalty scheme based on length of service; friendly working environment.
About the role
We are looking for a van pack drainage engineer to join our Utility Division and support the Southern Water contract service, delivering effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage issues.
- Travel to residential sites in a van and use a high‑pressure water jet for restoration.
- Clean, clear and maintain drainage systems.
- Record each job report correctly on specialist equipment.
- Run diagnostics and repair 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 (PPE, safe site set‑ups, lone worker system).
- Use VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
- Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, using correct PPE.
- Dynamically risk‑assess site access and working conditions on arrival.
- Liaise with the client regarding progress and updates.
- Provide support to colleagues.
- Inspect tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
- Report defects or malfunctions in relation to training.
- Carry out risk assessments and adopt a mature approach to risk perception.
- Adhere to all Lanes Group policies and responsibilities.
- Perform any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.
Full Training Given
All training, PPE and company equipment will be provided to ensure that our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake work to Lanes’ high standard of operation.
About you
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, respectful, and compliant with health and safety standards. Experience with high pressure jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage.
You must have a full UK driver’s licence.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Lanes Group is a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.
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