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Trainee Drainage Operative

Lanes Infrastructure

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 26,000

Full time

21 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking Trainee Drainage Operatives to join their operational team in Aberdeen. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in the water and wastewater sector, with comprehensive training provided for all necessary skills. You will work alongside experienced drainage engineers, gaining hands-on experience in addressing drainage issues, including emergencies. The company prides itself on its innovative approach and commitment to employee development, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career path in a vital industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Full company PPE issued

Free onsite parking

No prior drainage experience required; training provided.
Familiarization with CCTV equipment for monitoring drains.

Assist drainage engineers with maintenance and emergency issues.
Shadow and learn to operate drainage-related equipment.

CCTV Equipment Operation

Excel for Site Drawings

Team Collaboration

Full UK Drivers Licence

Drainage Equipment

CCTV Monitoring Tools

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.

About The Role

We are looking for Trainee Drainage Operatives to join our Operational team due to increased workload.

Location: Aberdeen
Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 Hours per week
Salary: £26000 per annum dependent on experience

No Drainage experience is necessary as we will train you to the appropriate standard. As part of a team, you’ll be shadowing/assisting a drainage engineer. The role will include a number of drainage related issues, including emergencies such as blockages and cleaning pipes during maintenance programmes.

You will be trained and become familiar with CCTV equipment that monitor the water through the Utilities pipes. This equipment measures the heights and depths of the pipe, as well as checking for any damages that needs to be recorded.

Experience And Qualifications Required For The Role

The training will consist of a breakdown of the equipment and how to use the equipment to show the drains and their defects.
You will be shown how to use Excel to do site drawings that show the layouts of the drains.
You will need to have a Full UK Drivers licence (no more than 6 points)

What We Offer

21 days holiday + bank holidays
Life Assurance.
Auto enrolment pension scheme.
Full company PPE issued.
Free onsite parking.

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.