On Call HGV Waste Water Operative

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Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award‑winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi‑utilities and highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and established company. You will work reactively across the North West, attending emergency call‑outs for United Utilities on either a JHL Recycler or a JHL City Flex. A HGV Class 2 licence is required, and experience of jetting is essential (training will be provided to a successful candidate). The position requires on‑call shifts six days a week, with one paid rest day each week.

On‑call shift hours are 16:00 PM to 02:00 AM. Applicants will be paid 70 hours per week (inclusive of the paid rest day).

Location:

Bamber Bridge, Preston.

Salary:
Base up to £49,722 per annum (dependent on experience); OTE of £50,000+ with call‑outs.

• Investigate any works that need to be conducted.
• Assess any issues and put a resolution in place.
• Use jetting machinery to conduct works ensuring the safety of the public.
• Cover works across the United Utilities network across the North West.
• Attend to customers, inform them of works to be carried out and answer any concerns as well as timescales.
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.
• Carry out all aspects of high‑pressure water jetting.
• Operate high‑pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
• Carry out CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Competently use an electronic device (laptop/tablet) for data entry purposes.
• Ensure safety issues are reported in line with company procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high‑pressure water jetting equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.

• Previous experience working within a reactive role is desirable but not essential.
• Drainage knowledge (not essential).
• Class 2 HGV licence.
• No more than 6 points on licence.
• Able to use machinery in compliance with safety standards.
• Training will be provided.

• Overtime.
• OTE of £50,000+ per annum.
• Anniversary bonus.
• Pension.
• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing by 1 day each year up to 25 days).
• Full PPE provided.
• Full training.
• Death in service.

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 it to recruitment.

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