HGV Jetting Engineer

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.
Yorkshire Water - WWSA provides essential wastewater services to millions of customers and businesses across Yorkshire. From managing sewerage networks to treating wastewater, protecting the environment, and maintaining reservoirs and catchments.

The Team play a vital role in supporting communities across the region and are committed to sustainability, innovation, and customer service, investing in infrastructure and environmental improvements to create a thriving Yorkshire for generations to come.

Purpose of the role:

We are currently recruiting for a HGV Jetting Engineer to join our team in Yorkshire. You will be part of a two-person team, operating our high specification jetting equipment and vacumation units. Work Projects, will include any drainage related issues, including blockage clearance, pipe cleansing programmes and emergency reactive works across the Bradford Area.

About the role:

• Location: Bradford
• Role type: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hours per week
• Salary: £15-£16.50 per hour dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain high-specification HGV jetting and vacuumation units safely and efficiently as part of a two-person crew.
• Carry out drainage maintenance activities, including blockage clearance, pipe cleaning, and sewer cleansing programmes.
• Respond to emergency and reactive drainage incidents, ensuring a prompt and professional service is delivered to customers.
• Complete accurate job records, reports, and operational data using electronic devices such as tablets and laptops.
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, environmental, and traffic management regulations while working on site.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support the delivery of excellent customer service by representing the company professionally at all times.
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and work areas are kept clean, organised, and ready for operation.

Key Requirements:

Skills and experience:

• HGV Class 2 licence, with no more than 6 penalty points ideally
• Previous drainage experience

Desirable:

• A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Competent in using an electronic device – laptop / tablet for data entry
• An in date CSCS would be advantageous – however this could be obtained if necessary

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

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.