Trainee Drainage Engineer

5 days ago

Sevenoaks Kent TN FD United Kingdom Lanes Group Full time £28,157 - £35,000 per year

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.

Overview:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Drainage Engineer to join our team working out of our Sevenoaks Depot. You'll be working alongside experienced engineers to carry out surveys of drainage systems, learning how to assess conditions, identify defects, and support maintenance and repair strategies. This is a Permanent full time role, Monday to Friday 40 hours per week.

As a Trainee Drainage Engineer, you will:

  • Communicate with customers about scheduled works and address any concerns.
  • Assist in identifying drainage issues, including blockages, structural defects, infiltration, and root ingress.
  • Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipework.
  • Remove waste materials and prevent build-up in wastewater systems.
  • Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance to ensure readiness.
  • Support CCTV inspections to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
  • Assist in emergency response situations, including flooding and urgent drainage issues.
  • Learn to complete job sheets, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS) under supervision.

About you:

  • Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
  • A strong interest in drainage, utilities, or civil engineering
  • A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Basic computer skills and a desire to learn new software

What we offer:

  • £ £28157 (£35,000) dependent on experience and inclusive of overtime- weekly pay
  • 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Death in service
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network

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

Lanes I

SUS

Clearflow

AQS

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

Strictly no agencies please

LAN

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