HGV / Jetting Operative

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

Salary: £18 per hour

Hours: 50 hours per week, 30 mins unpaid break, Monday - Friday (6am - 16:30pm)

Location: Goddard's Green working in the Sussex area

Holidays: 21 days plus bank holidays

20% uplift for OOH works

Responsibilities:

• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment on HGVs to safely and effectively clear blockages in drains, sewers, and pipework.
• Diagnose drainage issues and apply suitable jetting techniques based on blockage type.
• Independently manage job sites, ensuring safe practices and high-quality work.
• Communicate professionally with customers, explaining tasks, addressing questions, and providing summaries.
• Accurately complete digital job reports and system updates using laptops or tablets.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance, reporting any faults promptly.
• Maintain high health and safety standards, including proper PPE use and regulatory compliance.
• Support reactive and scheduled works, including emergency callouts and confined space entries (if trained).

Experience & Capabilities:

• Full UK driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• HGV Class 2 Licence
• Previous experience as a HGV Jetvac Operator or in a similar role (Desirable)
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Ideally hold a high pressure jetting ticket 

What we offer:

• 21 days plus bank holidays
• Pension, Death in service
• Full PPE Provided
• Training and Progression Opportunities
• Full training

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/#our_group

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

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

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

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

Strictly no agencies please