Drainage Operative - Preston - SUS

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 the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking multiple operatives across our United Utilities workstream based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. We don't require you to have experience however a drivers licence is essential with no more than 6 points.

You will be working closely with other Operatives to clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities. This role can be physically demanding as you will be required to cover a lot of ground on foot as well as working in restrictive spaces. Use of a tablet is also a requirement of the role; therefore, you will need to have knowledge of using them.

Location: Depot location is Bamber Bridge, however the role is field based working across the North West

Salary: £31,200-£33,800 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06.00am-16.00pm

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

• Attending customers, informing them of works due to be carried out and answering any concerns. 
• Using CCTV Equipment to map drains and check flow output
• Investigating waste water flow both visually and via CCTV. 
• Reporting all findings/data to the appropriate teams.
• All aspects of high pressure water jetting
• Where required assist on other workstreams. 

Experience and qualifications require for the role:

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous drainage experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Confident using IT systems. 

Training:

Due to the nature of the workstream, full training will be provided in the following:

• High pressure water jetting 
• Confined spaces 
• SLG 
• Banksman and spill response
• First Aid at work
• Manual handling 
• Calm water  

What you will get in return:

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.

What we offer:

• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service
• Progression opportunities 
• Free Parking at Head Office
  

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

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

Strictly no agencies please

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