Drainage Industry Jobs in Glasgow

Drainage jobs in the Glasgow area

If you're looking for a secure career in a critical industry in the Glasgow area, Lanes Group is hiring. With one of our busiest facilities located in Castlemilk, we offer a wide range of drainage roles across Glasgow and surrounding areas - including East Kilbride, Paisley, Hamilton, and as far as Edinburgh and the west of Scotland.
We are the UK’s largest privately-owned specialist drainage contractor, employing more than 2,200 people across the country. Our Glasgow facility in Castlemilk is one of our most important Scottish sites, serving domestic and commercial clients across the region.

As the UK’s largest privately-owned specialist drainage contractor, we employ more than 2,200 people nationwide. Our Glasgow site supports both domestic and commercial clients, and we’re always looking for passionate candidates ready to develop their skills and grow their careers.

Whether you have proven experience in the drainage industry or are looking to take on a new challenge, we offer full training, clear career development pathways and long-term opportunities across all job categories. From HGV driver jobs and jet vac operator roles to CCTV drainage engineer and office support positions, we welcome people from all backgrounds to join our team.

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We are hiring for drainage jobs in Glasgow from all over the region, including: 

• Castlemilk
• Strathclyde
• Paisley
• Hamilton
• Stirlingshire
• Argyll and Bute
• South Lanarkshire
• East and South Ayrshire
• Dumfries and Galloway
• Dunbartonshire

Roles available at our Glasgow depot

HGV driver/operators

These are more than driving jobs. Our Glasgow-based driver/operators are a key part of how we deliver our complete drainage service. You’ll operate high-spec Lanes vehicles, carry out essential repair and maintenance work, and speak directly with customers to solve queries and provide reassurance on the spot.

We offer full training, so drainage industry experience is helpful but not required. If you’re looking to expand your skills and gain long-term job benefits, this is a great place to start or progress your career.

Roles include:

• Tanker drivers
• HGV drivers
• Mechanics
• Jet vac operators

Drainage engineers

Our drainage engineers and operatives are responsible for imaging, inspecting, unblocking and repairing drains and sewers across Scotland. Using the latest CCTV survey and jetting equipment, you'll support projects ranging from routine domestic drainage to complex commercial installations.

We’re hiring across all experience levels, including assistant positions for candidates who want to build new knowledge and develop expertise in the field. Full training is provided, and you'll have the chance to learn from industry professionals with a strong record of success.

Roles include:

• CCTV drainage engineers and assistants
• Drainage engineers and assistants
• Jetting engineers and assistants

Groundworkers and civils teams

Our groundwork team plays a vital role in preparing for drainage installation and renovation. Projects vary in size and scope - from targeted repairs to large-scale excavations - but all require attention to detail and a strong team ethic.

If you're physically fit and enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic outdoor environment, these jobs could suit you well. Check out our excavation operatives and assistants page for more details.

Office-based professionals

Behind every great field team is a group of committed office staff managing the planning, logistics and communication that keep our operations moving. Based at our Glasgow depot, our team is responsible for a range of tasks including data entry, scheduling, customer queries and admin support.

These roles require strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple departments. Whether you're working full time or part time, you’ll be a valued part of the team.

Roles include:

• Area development managers
• Depot managers
• Customer coordinators
• Administrator jobs
• Operations managers

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