Waste Water Operative

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Waste Water Operative to join our team working on our United Utilities contract based out of Bamber Bridge, Preston, covering their North West network

• Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston.
• Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm with a paid lunch). Overtime also available at time and a half.
• Salary: £33,800 per annum 
• Weekly pay
• Due to work needs you may be required to assist on other contracts within Sapphire Utility Solutions

Responsibilities - but not limited to:

• You will be working closely with a Waste Water Operative to clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities
• Attending to customers, informing them of works to be carried out and answering any concerns as well as timescales
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow
• Assisting with all aspects of high pressure water jetting
• Operate high-pressure water jetting equipment to clean and clear blockages in drains, sewers, pipes, and other wastewater systems.
• Assist with CCTV inspections where required to assess the condition of underground pipes and sewers.
• Competent in using an electronic device - laptop / tablet for data entry purposes
• Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high-pressure water jetting equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.

Requirements for the role:

• Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable:

• Experience is desirable however if you're looking to start your career within utilities full training will be offered.
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude
  

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

• 20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays accruing 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities 
• Full PPE provided
• £100 on the anniversary of start date, subject to continuous service 
• Healthcare Cash Plan

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/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

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

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

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

Strictly no agencies please

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