HGV Waste Water Operative

Lanes Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility service provider in Carlisle seeks a skilled technician to join their team. The role involves solving sewer network issues and requires experience with high-pressure water jetting equipment. Competitive salary up to £37,525 per year with overtime, along with benefits like training, holiday, and pension. Candidates must be adaptable to shift patterns and possess strong customer service skills.

Benefits

21 days holiday accruing to a maximum of 25 days

Pension plan

Death in service benefit

Training and progression opportunities

£100 anniversary bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Ability to solve problems in the sewer network.
• Experience in inspecting drainage systems.
• Strong communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work on the Bucket 1 reactive contract addressing sewer problems.
• Attend to customers and inform them about ongoing works.
• Inspect drainage systems for blockages and damages.
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment.

Skills

Experience with high pressure water jetting

CCTV inspection skills

Customer service skills

Competency with electronic devices

Tools

High-pressure water jetting equipment

Laptop / tablet for data entry

Job description

Overview

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

We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

About the Role

The role available will be working from our Carlisle site alongside a United Utilities customer support Technician, where you will be required to work on the Bucket 1 reactive contract solving problems on the sewer network. This role will be on a shift-based pattern with working times of 8am to 6pm front shift and 12pm to 10pm back shift. Weekends and Bank Holidays are included.

Location: Carlisle

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Salary: £33,326-£37,525 per annum (depending on experience). Overtime rates are offered for weekday, weekend and Bank Holiday work at X1.5.

• You will be working closely with a CST (UU 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.
• Carry out 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.
• Carry out 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.

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

• 21 days holiday accruing 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• £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 - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

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

Strictly no agencies please