About the role
Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Lining Operative to join the team and to grown and progress their career in the utilities sector working for a growing company.
Location: Leyland
Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.
Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience
What we offer:
- Pension
- Death in service
- 21 Days Holidays plus bank holidays
Responsibilities – but not limited to:
- Working on the back of cutting unit assisting and learning how to use and maintain the cutting unit
- Working with patching and lining teams to pick up various repair methods so they can move around the teams and eventually runs a van across all contracts (Training will be provided)
- Setting up traffic management (Training will be provided)
- Confined spaces entry (Training will be provided)
- Risk assessments and updating work packs
- The operative will be expected to be flexible picking up overtime if required and the occasional weekend
Experience and qualifications desirable required for the role:
- To be flexible in their working approach
- To be able to cover long distances by foot
- The desire to progress within the company
- Knowledge of utilities and traffic management (not essential)
- Full UK driving license, with no more than 6 points.
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.
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.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
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Skills Required
- Flexible working approach (willingness to work varied hours and overtime)
- Able to cover long distances by foot
- Desire to progress within the company
- Knowledge of utilities and traffic management
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Willingness to perform confined spaces entry (training provided)
What We Do
Lanes Group is the UK's largest privately owned drainage and wastewater utility specialist, providing comprehensive drainage, sewerage repair, and railway works. Serving sectors including water utilities, rail, highways, and energy, the company offers expert services such as CCTV drainage surveys, pipe rehabilitation, and liquid waste removal. They are driven by core corporate values of innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
