The posting
Lanes Group 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 £700 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:
Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions. Yorkshire Water - WWSA provides essential wastewater services to millions of customers and businesses across Yorkshire. From managing sewerage networks to treating wastewater, protecting the environment, and maintaining reservoirs and catchments.
The Team play a vital role in supporting communities across the region and are committed to sustainability, innovation, and customer service, investing in infrastructure and environmental improvements to create a thriving Yorkshire for generations to come.
Purpose of the role:
We are currently recruiting for Lining Operative to join our team, delivering exceptional customer service and innovative operational solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career with Sapphire Utility Solutions working closely with one of our most exciting clients and contributing to their AMP8 objectives.
About the role:
- Location: Bradford
- Role type: Permanent
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hours per week
- Salary: £14-£16 per hour dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities:
- 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)
- Use of sewer repair techniques using industry recognised equipment (Lining drums, cutting equipment, compressors)
- 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
Key Requirements:
Skills and experience:
- Full UK Driving License
Desirable:
- To be flexible in their working approach as on occasion may need to work overtime such as at weekends
- Ability to work in all weathers
- Knowledge of utilities and traffic management (not essential)
- Competent in the use of iPads/Tablets
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:
- Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
- Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
- Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
- Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
- Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.
Your Contribution to the company:
- Strive to be always positive and constructive
- Adhere to all company policies
- Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
- Help others through communicating clearly
- Deliver on commitments
- Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
- Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’
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.
