Drainage Engineer Van Pack

Van Pack Drainage Engineer

We are looking for a Van Pack Drainage Engineer to join our Utility Division on the Thames Water contract, delivering solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.

Position: Van Pack Drainage Engineer

Location: Thames Water Iver South, Colnbrook, Berkshire

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours plus every other weekend (working both early mornings and late evenings)

Salary: OTE £37,000 per annum (basic pay, overtime, on‑call allowance, bonuses)

Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; free on‑site parking; auto‑enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Responsibilities:

• Travel to residential sites in a van, operating 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, i.e. PPE / safe site set‑ups protecting Lanes Group employees, the public and other road users.
• Utilise VISTEC and Salesforce platforms.
• Work unsupervised in all weather conditions, wearing correct PPE and utilising the lone worker system.
• Dynamically risk‑assess site access and working conditions depending on specific circumstances on arrival.
• Liaise with the client regarding process and any updates.
• Provide support to your colleagues.
• Conduct thorough inspections of tools, equipment and plant before and after use.
• Report any defects or malfunctions.
• Carry out risk assessments and have a mature approach to risk perception.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad‑hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Hard working, respectful and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Experience with high‑pressure jetting equipment useful but not essential.
• Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA, Confined Spaces) an advantage.
• Full UK driver’s licence; vehicles are manual.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health', run by Mindful Employer.