Waste Water Operative

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: The role available will be working from the Rochdale WWTW 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. HGV Class 2 desirable however not essential as training can be provided. Location: Rochdale covering Pennine Area Hours: 42.5 hours per week (based on a 27 week rota) Salary: £34,269-£38,542 per annum base salary (depending on experience) Overtime rates: For weekday, weekend and Bank Holiday work paid at time and a half Key Responsibilities: 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 and investigate drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could cause impact to customers and network. 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 Desirable HGV Class 2 (C) NRSWA - Sign, Lighting , Guarding High pressure water jetting Medium Risk Confined Spaces Emergency First Aid at work Manual Handling EUSR National Water Hygeine CPC Living the Company Values By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every…