Vegetation Operative
Lanes Group
Vegetation Operative
Lanes Group
24/7 drainage and utility maintenance contractor
Lanes Group · Rainham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12
Salary: From GBP 33,800
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 £650 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:
Rail plays a key part in the business that has been providing trusted rail infrastructure services for more than 30 years. Delivering drainage, vegetation and minor civils solutions across the Transport For London network, the team are dedicated to ensuring the safety, reliability, and accessibility of the rail environment for the millions of passengers who rely on it every day.
Purpose of the role:
We are looking for experienced Vegetation Operatives to join our team working on vegetation management projects, this is a hands-on role carrying out tree works in a rail environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
Desirable:
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:
Your Contribution to the company:
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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