On-Call HGV Waste Water Operative
Lanes Group · Carlisle, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Posted Oct 1, 2026
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Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.
Department:
Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.
United Utilities operates across a number of contracts across our business, predominantly wastewater network services as part of the AMP 7 period plan. The Team support reactive and planned maintenance across the CCTV & Jetting and Civils teams, further supported by our in house Traffic Management Division and Capital Projects covering the entire UU network.
Purpose of the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity, to join a growing and established company: you will be working reactively across the North West attending emergency call out jobs for United Utilities, on either a JHL Recycler or a JHL CityFlex. A HGV class 2 is required, and experience of jetting is essential. Training can be provided to a successful candidate.
This position requires candidates to be on call for shifts six days a week. Applicants will receive one paid rest day each week. The on-call shift is from 16:00 PM to 02:00 AM each day. During this time, successful applicants must be able to drive to the depot and collect the vehicle. Applicants will be paid 70 hours per week (inclusive of one paid rest day.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigating any works that need to be conducted.
Assess any issues and put a resolution in place.
Use of Jetting machinery to conduct works to ensure safety of public.
Covering works across the United Utilities network across the North West
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.
Key Requirements:
Skills & Experience
HGV Class 2 (C)
Desirable
NRSWA - Sign, Lighting , Guarding
High pressure water jetting
Medium Risk Confined Spaces
Emergency First Aid at work
Manual Handling
EUSR National Water Hygeine
CPC
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