HGV Driver/ Jetting Operative

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About the role:

• Location: Preston, Lancashire
• Role type: Permanent
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (weekend work as and when needed)
• Salary: Up to £13.50

You will be part of a two-person team, operating our high specification jetting equipment and vacuumation units. Work Projects, will include any drainage related issues, including blockage clearance, pipe cleansing programmes and emergency reactive works

Although you start at the depot, you will be mobile attending to all work activities, within various work sectors, including industrial, rail, utility, commercial, residential.   Travelling in your vehicle you will be covering jobs throughout the region which can involve travel times added in addition.

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

• HGV Class 2 licence, with no more than 3 penalty points ideally
• A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is desirable
• Competent in using an electronic device – laptop / tablet for data entry.
• Physical fitness and lots of energy.
• An in date CSCS would be advantageous – however this could be obtained if necessary

What we offer:

• Enhanced overtime rates
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Friendly working environment as part of a growing successful Group.

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/#our_group

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

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking

Flexible language requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person