Civils Operative

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.

operates across a number of contracts across our business, predominantly wastewater network services as part of the AMP 7 period plan.
The Team support reactive and planned maintenance across the CCTV & Jetting and Civils teams, further supported by our in house Traffic Management Division and Capital Projects covering the entire UU network.

• Maintain great customer service and communication
• Adhere to company absence reporting procedure
• Updating and completing site documentation using electronic tablet
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements and safe system of work.
• Carry out site specific risk assessments and discuss any changes or amendments with team member and site supervisor
• Operate machinery and tools safely and efficiently to assist with various tasks
• Follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and maintenance to ensure roadworthiness
• Report any issues or hazards by following company procedures
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements.
• Maintain equipment and tools to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Ensuring on and off sites are live to avoid any penalties with highways permits
• Wearing and maintaining in good condition any Personal Protective Equipment provided for your protection and bringing to your supervisor’s attention any defects or shortcomings with the equipment.
• Carry out groundwork tasks such as digging trenches, laying pipes, spot repairs and preparing surfaces for construction.
• Install and maintain over-pumping systems
• Maintain safe excavations with installation of ground support
• Be able to read and understand Drainage plans
• Recording photographic evidence of jobs performed and completed
• Troubleshoot issues related to drainage systems and provide effective solutions

• Full UK driving license (Required)
• NPORS
• Banksman
• Manual Handling
• Emergency First Aid
• NRSWA
• EUSR National Water Hygiene
• Asbestos Awareness
• Slinger and Signaller
• Abrasive Wheels
• Calm Water
• EUSR Safe Dig – Cat & Genny
• EUSR Water SHEA
• Face Fit Tested – FFP3
• Dumper Wheeled Forward Tipping
• EUSR Shuttering & Shoring – Deep Excavation
• Excavator Above
  10
  
  Ton – Tracked
• Excavator Below
  10
  
  Ton – Tracked
• NRSWA – Operative Units (LA,01-06)
• Sygma Solutions
• Confined Spaces
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Excavator used as Crane Lifting Operations

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading
  :
  
  Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile
  :
  
  Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing
  :
  
  Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging
  :
  
  Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure:Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance…