Jetvac Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Jet / Vac Driver / Engineer
Choose a career with the UK’s biggest independent drainage specialist
The Lanes Group needs Jet / Vac Driver / Engineers to join our Operational Teams out there on the front line, to join our growing depot operational network. Become a key worker, maintain essential infrastructure.
The job:
You will be part of a two-person team, operating our high specification jetting equipment and vacuumation units. Work Projects, will include any drainage related issues, including blockage clearance, pipe cleansing programmes and emergency reactive works
Although you start at the depot, you will be mobile attending to all work activities, within various work sectors, including industrial, rail, utility, commercial, residential.
About you:
You may already be familiar with high pressure jetting equipment and / or drainage networks, but no problem if not, as full training will be given for the right candidates.
You will be required to hold an HGV Class 2 licence, with no more than 3 penalty points. A Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is desirable but not essential as Training can be provided.
An in date CSCS card would be an advantage but not essential as this can be provided by the company.
You will be expected to comply with all Group Health Safety and Environmental compliance, full Training with be provided as part of a Group Induction Training package.
As The Lanes Group operate 24/7, 365 days a year, there may be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours call-out rota, for which overtime rates will apply.
Benefits:
- Enhanced overtime rates
- 21 days holiday + bank holidays
- Life Assurance scheme
- Health cash plan (Simply Health)
- Auto enrolment pension scheme.
- Performance related incentive bonus scheme
- Friendly working environment as part of a growing successful Group.
About Lanes:
At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. It’s a big part of who we are. It’s also one of the reasons that we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2200 staff and a network of depots across the country.
Strictly no agencies please.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Jetvac Operator roles across Lanes Group Plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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