Drainage Assistant
Lanes Group
Drainage Assistant
Lanes Group
24/7 drainage and utility maintenance contractor
Lanes Group · Sheffield, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11
Salary: GBP 27,040–28,000
Workplace: on_site
Department: Operations
Lanes Group Ltd 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:
Drainage/Depot Network consists of a strategically located depot network across the UK, spanning from Aberdeen to Plymouth. Enabling rapid response to customer requirements and providing round-the-clock coverage, 365 days a year. This extensive footprint allows Lanes to combine local responsiveness with national capability, ensuring consistent service standards while maintaining close relationships with regional customers and infrastructure partners.
Purpose of the role:
Working on a variety of different reactive contracts, you will be working closely with a HGV driver to operate jetting and vacuumation equipment for the purpose of clearing blockages and maintaining / servicing drainage systems.
You will be assisting operatives to conduct work accordingly, so a hands on approach is needed due to the manual nature of the work. You will be responsible for using a company tablet on a daily basis to keep accurate records of jobs and documentation.
Location: Sheffield
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £13.00 - £14.00 per hour
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Key Requirements
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Living the Company Values
By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.
Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:
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Equality, Diversion & Inclusion
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
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24/7 drainage and utility maintenance contractor
Lanes Group provides specialist drainage, utility, and asset maintenance services across the UK, available 24/7 for water utilities, rail, highways, energy, construction, and commercial properties. Its work includes emergency drain unblocking, CCTV drainage surveys, sewer cleaning and repair, trenchless (no-dig) sewer rehabilitation, and civil engineering for rail and tram networks, delivered through multiple divisions under long-term contracts with operators like Thames Water. The company stands out as the UK's largest independent drainage contractor with extensive geographic reach and a track record of major projects, supported by investments in safety, training, and technology such as CCTV inspection and VR training. Its goal is to grow its portfolio of long-term contracts and expand into adjacent areas like telecoms and renewable energy, using technology and strong safety practices to become the preferred partner for drainage and asset maintenance in the UK.
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