HGV DriverJet Vac Operator Lanes

Choose a career with the UKs biggest independent drainage specialist

The Lanes Group needs a HGV Jet Vac Engineer to join our Operational Teams in Bradford to join our growing depot operational network.

The job:

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.

About you:

You may already be familiar with high pressure jetting equipment and / or drainage networks but no problem if not as full training will be given for the right candidates.

You will be required to hold an HGV Class 2 licence with no more than 3 penalty points ideally. A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is desirable but not essential as Training can be provided.

You can become a successful Utilities Waste-Water Technician if you haveproblem-solving listening critical thinking teamworking abilities and a customer focused approach.Also as you need to operate machinery excellent hand-eye coordination and concentration are essential skills.

The following skills are also useful:

• Competent in using an electronic device laptop / tablet for data entry.
• Physical fitness and lots of energy.
• Ideally A driving licence with no more than 6 points
• An in date CSCS would be advantageous however this could be obtained if necessary

To work in the Utilities industry you may have to compete with inclement weather outdoors. Protective clothing such as a hi-vis jacket boots and a helmet are mandatory requirements and you may be asked to travel to different sites. The workday starts early especially during the summer when there is light in the morning but drains can be blocked at any hour of the day and emergency assistant can often be needed.

You will be expected to comply with all Group Health Safety and Environmental compliance full Training with be provided as part of a Group Induction Training package which will include high pressure jetting course confined space manual handling first aid and other relevant courses to obtain certification.

Benefits:

• 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.

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

About Lanes:

At the Lanes Group we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. Its a big part of who we are. Its also one of the reasons that we have a 200 million turnover over 2200 staff and a network of depots across the country.

Strictly no agencies please.

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

Required Experience:

Senior IC