Drainage Engineer

Company: lanesgroup
Apply for the Drainage Engineer
Location: Leyland
Job Description:

About the Role

You will be working closely with an HGV driver to clean along the highways, up and down the country – from Carlisle to Milton Keynes. Flexibility in regards to hours is a must, as you will be required to stay overnight on occasions, and work some weekends. No two days are the same here at Sapphire – be prepared to learn and develop along the way!

You will be assisting with getting in and out of the cab to conduct work accordingly, so a hands on approach is needed and a willingness to get stuck in; you will also be responsible for using a company tablet on a daily basis.

You will work outdoors for the majority of your working day – a love for the great outdoors is also a must!

Mixture of days, nights and working away – ESSENTIAL to consider this before applying.

Location & Hours

Location: Leyland

Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm day shift and 5pm-3am night shift)

Salary: £12.50 per hour for days and £15.00 per hour for nights

You will also be required to go on a standby rota and be flexible to the business needs in working nights and weekends. This is a full‑time position within a growing and busy department.

Responsibilities (not limited to)

  • Operate heavy machinery when needed
  • Work days, nights, and on occasions away from home
  • Use a tablet to record data

Experience and qualifications required

  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Team player
  • Positive, can‑do attitude
  • Competent in IT and accurate data entry

Benefits

  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Training and progression opportunities
  • Full PPE provided

This position is open to internal and external candidates. Internal candidates must complete an internal application form and submit to recruitment.

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

Strictly no agencies please.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026