Hgv Driver/ Jetting Operative

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent specialist drainage contractor, with a multi million turnover. Working on our Clearflow contract we are looking for HGV Jetvac Engineers to join our Operational Team in Redruth.

**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 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 have **problem-solving, listening, critical thinking, teamworking abilities and a customer focussed 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 is 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**:
**Hours of work 47.5 hours a week + overtime and overtime rates applicable  Flexibility required **
- 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.

**About Lanes**:
At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. It’s a big part of who we are. It’s 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.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £14.32 per hour

Expected hours: 47.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Driver CPC (preferred)

Work Location: In person