Pollution Response Technician

Pollution Response Technician

We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Southern Water! We are recruiting for a number of Pollution Response Technicians covering the whole of Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group.

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well‑being of our people and customers. We are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership is at our heart, supporting our people and ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised while delivering absolute operational excellence. We embrace quality and compliance as fundamental differentiators.

• Position:
  Pollution Response Technician
• Location:
  
  Millbrook Depot (Southampton, Hampshire)
• Job Type: Permanent, full‑time
• Hours:
  
  5 days on, 2 days off (45 hours per week, including weekends)
• Salary: £30,500 per annum
• Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays), birthday off, health cash plan, onsite parking, auto‑enrolment pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity, friendly working environment.

We operate 24/7 and therefore your work schedule will be flexible, including weekends and on‑call rota. Full training, PPE and company equipment will be provided to ensure our Pollution Response Technicians can undertake work to Lanes’ high standard of operation.

• Act as first responder to all pollution related incidents/jobs raised.
• Oversee and supervise any pollution site, ensuring safe, efficient and effective management of the incident.
• Initiate initial mitigation of pollution to minimise impact on the environment and wildlife.
• Lead the investigation to establish the cause of the pollution.
• Plan and organise ongoing mitigation or follow‑on works required.
• Oversee and facilitate work required to resolve the issue quickly and to the correct standard, including facilitation of external contractors for remediation works to restore services.
• Ensure all evidence is captured to support the investigation of a pollution incident, or to demonstrate that no pollution has occurred, ensuring class‑leading data and image capture in Big Change.
• Deliver world‑class customer service and manage stakeholders such as the client, the Environment Agency and local authorities.
• Maintain a no‑compromise approach to H&S practice while carrying out works.
• 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.

So if you enjoy problem solving, working outdoors and delivering top‑tier customer service, where no two days are the same, and you want to join a growing company that values you and your potential, then we are the right company for you.

The ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be hardworking, respectful and compliant with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g., NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage. You must have a full UK driver’s licence.

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group is a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.