Waste Water Operative

1 week ago

Leyland Lancashire PR UX United Kingdom Lanes Group Full time £33,480 - £60,000 per year

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Waste Water Operative to join our team working on our United Utilities contract based out of Bamber Bridge, Preston, covering their North West network

  • Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston.
  • Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm with a paid lunch). Overtime also available at time and a half.
  • Salary: £33,800 per annum 
  • Weekly pay
  • Due to work needs you may be required to assist on other contracts within Sapphire Utility Solutions

Responsibilities - but not limited to:

  • You will be working closely with a Waste Water Operative to clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities
  • Attending to customers, informing them of works to be carried out and answering any concerns as well as timescales
  • Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow
  • Assisting with all aspects of high pressure water jetting
  • Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
  • Assist with CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
  • Competent in using an electronic device - laptop / tablet for data entry purposes
  • Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures
  • Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high-pressure water jetting equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.

Requirements for the role:

  • Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable:

  • Experience is desirable however if you're looking to start your career within utilities full training will be offered.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Competent in IT, accurate data entry
  • Team player
  • Positive, can-do attitude

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:

  • 20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays accruing 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Training and progression opportunities 
  • Full PPE provided
  • £100 on the anniversary of start date, subject to continuous service 
  • Healthcare Cash Plan

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.

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 - https://lanes-

SUS -

Clearflow -

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

Strictly no agencies please

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