Drainage Assistant
Role Overview
Location: Leeds
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Salary: up to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience
Enhanced overtime rates
21 days holiday + bank holidays
Key Skills for This Role
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Purpose of the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Drainage Assistant to join our team working out of our Leeds 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.
About the Role
Location: Leeds
Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Salary: up to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience
Enhanced overtime rates
21 days holiday + bank holidays
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills & Experience
- 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 Living the Company Values
- By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
- Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
- Leading : Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
- Agile : Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
- Nurturing : Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
- Engaging : Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
- Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.
Your Contribution to the company
Strive to be always positive and constructive
Adhere to all company policies
Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
Help others through communicating clearly
Deliver on commitments
Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’
Equality, Diversion & Inclusion
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
Requirements
- 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 Living the Company Values
- By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
- Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
- Leading : Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
- Agile : Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
- Nurturing : Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
- Engaging : Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
- Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.
About Lanes Group
UK provider of water and wastewater solutions and infrastructure services.
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