Drainage Engineer

We are recruiting Drainage Engineers to work in 2‑person teams covering Sussex under a contract with Southern Water.

Drainage Engineer

Crawley Depot (West Sussex)

Permanent, full‑time

Monday to Friday – 50 hours per week

£27,300 per annum

• 21 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthday off
• Health cash plan
• Onsite parking
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retention loyalty scheme based on length of service
• Friendly working environment

We are looking for customer‑focused people to join our Utility Division, delivering real and effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.

• Travel to residential sites via HGV in a two‑person team, 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 health and safety practice while carrying out works.
• Ensure vehicle stock is full and replenished.
• Comply with health and safety responsibilities such as PPE, safe site set‑ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
• Use VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Liaise with the client regarding progress and any updates.
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions using correct PPE, lone worker system, etc.
• Dynamically risk‑assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
• Provide support to colleagues.
• Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before/after use.
• Report any defects or malfunctions in relation to training.
• Carry out risk assessments and adopt a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them.
• Perform any other reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by management.

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.

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.