Drainage Engineer - Nights

lanesgroup· Thames Water Contract - Lanes
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📍 Ware, Hertfordshire, United KingdomPermanent Full Time

About this role

Drainage Engineer


At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's leading infrastructure delivery partners, we employ around 5,000 talented people across a nationwide network of depots and operational locations, delivering annual revenues in excess of £650 million.

We provide essential infrastructure, drainage, wastewater and utility services to many of the UK's leading organisations, including a significant number of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies. Our success is built on the expertise of our people, our commitment to doing things safely and professionally, and our focus on delivering outstanding service every day.


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. 


In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.


We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on-call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.


Position:  Drainage Engineer - Nights

Location: Ryemeads, Home Counties

Job Type: Permanent, full-time 

Hours: 4 nights on 4 nights off, 40.25 hours 

Salary: £38,000 per annum (made up of basic pay, overtime, on call allowance and bonuses)

Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.


STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE


About the Role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.


  • Travelling to residential sites in a HGV, around the Home Counties area powering a high pressure water jet for restoration.
  • Clean / clear / repair and maintain drainage systems.
  • Record each job report correctly on the specialist equipment provided.
  • Run diagnostics and repairs on drains using electro mechanical and specialist CCTV survey equipment.
  • Rodding blockages.
  • Delivering good customer service.
  • Maintaining good H&S practise while carrying out works.


So if you enjoy working outdoors and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.


What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.


FULL TRAINING GIVEN - Great Opportunity


About You:

The ideal candidate will be hard working and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Experience in the use of High Pressure Jetting equipment is useful but not essential. Other drainage qualifications (e.g. NRSWA and Confined Spaces) are an advantage.


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

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Is the salary disclosed for the Drainage Engineer - Nights position at lanesgroup?
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Where is the Drainage Engineer - Nights position at lanesgroup located?
This Drainage Engineer - Nights role at lanesgroup is based in Ware, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Drainage Engineer - Nights role at lanesgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent Full Time position. It is posted as a Drainage Engineer - Nights role in the Thames Water Contract - Lanes department at lanesgroup.
Which team or department does the Drainage Engineer - Nights at lanesgroup belong to?
This Drainage Engineer - Nights position is part of the Thames Water Contract - Lanes department at lanesgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Drainage Engineer - Nights job at lanesgroup posted?
This Drainage Engineer - Nights position at lanesgroup was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Drainage Engineer - Nights
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