JetVac Assistant
Role Overview
Location: Chester
Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
Salary: £13 - £14 per hour dependant on experience
21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Key Skills for This Role
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Purpose of the Role
We are looking to appoint a JetVac Assistant to join our Chester Depot. Working as part of a two person teams, you will be responsible for attending drainage related issues such as blockages, pipe clearing, cleansing and reactive call outs.
About the Role
Location: Chester
Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
Salary: £13 - £14 per hour dependant on experience
21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Operate machinery
- Ensure all H&S requirements are followed
- 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
- Ability to work as part of a 2-person team.
- Strong health & safety awareness (desirable)
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
- Basic IT skills and accurate completion of job sheets and RAMS.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Drainage, construction, utilities, or plant operation experience is desirable but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence (required).
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
- Ability to work as part of a 2-person team.
- Strong health & safety awareness (desirable)
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
- Basic IT skills and accurate completion of job sheets and RAMS.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Drainage, construction, utilities, or plant operation experience is desirable but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence (required).
About Lanes Group
UK provider of water and wastewater solutions and infrastructure services.
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