Lining Engineer

We are now seeking an experienced Lining Engineer to oversee day‑to‑day site activities, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. This role involves supervising operatives and subcontractors, coordinating resources and maintaining strong compliance, workmanship and operational performance on site.

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Lining Engineer to join the team and to grow and progress their career in the utilities sector working for a growing company.

Location:

Leyland

Hours:

50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.

Salary:
Up to £16.50 per hour, depending on experience.

• Pension
• Death in service
• 21 Days Holidays plus bank holidays

• Working on the back of cutting unit assisting and learning how to use and maintain the cutting unit
• Working with patching and lining teams to pick up various repair methods so they can move around the teams and eventually runs a van across all contracts
• Setting up traffic management
• Confined spaces entry
• Risk assessments and updating work packs
• The operative will be expected to be flexible picking up overtime if required and the occasional weekend

• To be flexible in their working approach
• To be able to cover long distances by foot
• The desire to progress within the company
• Previous experience within Lining would be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of utilities and traffic management (not essential)
• Full UK driving license, with no more than 6 points.

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual’s unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group 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.