Drainage Jobs: Leicester

Drainage industry jobs in the Leicester area

Are you looking for drainage industry jobs in Leicester that will offer you an opportunity to work with top professionals and expand your skills over time? Lanes Group has a variety of Leicester job vacancies on offer that can provide rewarding long-term career prospects.

As the UK’s largest privately-owned specialist drainage contractor, we play a vital role in serving the needs of domestic and commercial customers across the Leicester region, and we are on the lookout for talented new team members to help us deliver this crucial work.

Our Leicester hub is one of a number of satellite sites working to support our broader Stafford utility hub. Our Stafford and Leicester operations work exclusively through a contract with the infrastructure support service provider Amey, on behalf of local water supplier Severn Trent Water, which serves around 4.5 million households and businesses.

By joining our team in Leicester, you will be trained to solve drainage problems for domestic and commercial customers across the Leicestershire and Staffordshire regions, as well as offering specialist waste management and tanker services to clients in need.

Working with Lanes in Leicester will give you huge scope for ongoing training and personal development, and allow you to build a lasting career with a reliable and steady business. In particular, we have plenty to offer those who can work flexibly or out of hours thanks to our wide variety of shift patterns, including 7-on-7-off and 4-on-4-off arrangements.

Types of full time roles at our Leicester utility hub

HGV driver/operators

Our HGV driver/operators in Leicester take on more than standard driving duties - they play a key role in delivering repair, maintenance and specialist drainage services across the East Midlands. This exciting opportunity combines professional driving with operating advanced drainage equipment, carrying out varied duties on-site and working directly with customers.

The successful candidate will receive full training and assistance from a supportive team, learning how to operate equipment safely, manage responsibilities efficiently and maintain high service standards. A full UK driving licence is essential, but previous drainage experience is not required. At Lanes Group, we welcome professional HGV drivers from all backgrounds who are ready to join a growing business, have a more varied career and develop new skills.

Roles include:

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

Drainage operatives and engineers

Lanes Group is one of the largest employers of drainage engineers in the UK, and we’re always seeking motivated people to join our Leicester team. As an engineer, you’ll work on site and in the field to inspect, repair and unblock drains and sewers for commercial and domestic customers. You’ll be using advanced diagnostic and repair equipment, travelling across the region, and supporting critical infrastructure.

These roles suit individuals who are passionate about problem-solving and maintaining high safety and service standards. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, learn how to use the latest industry tech and have access to ongoing development opportunities to help you progress in your career.

Roles include:

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

Office-based roles

Our office-based staff keep our Leicester operations running smoothly by coordinating jobs, managing schedules and providing direct support to field teams. You’ll liaise with customers, arrange resources, and make sure every job is ready to go, whether it’s a small repair or a large commercial project.

If you have strong organisational skills, the ability to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team and a focus on continuous improvement, then you should apply for these roles today.

Roles include:

• Administrators
• Area development managers
• Depot managers
• Customer coordinators
• Operations managers

Groundworkers and civils teams

Our groundworkers and small civils teams are responsible for the excavation and reinstatement work that supports our drainage projects in Leicester and the surrounding East Midlands area. As a groundworker, you’ll handle everything from straightforward pipe excavations to large-scale material processing on site, often in varied environments.

The successful candidate will be physically fit, ready for outdoor work in all weathers, and able to work as part of a supportive team to keep disruptions for property owners to a minimum. You’ll receive full training to help you carry out responsibilities safely and efficiently, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results for customers.

Roles include:

•  excavation operatives and assistants

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Even if you don’t see the right role today, we’re always adding new permanent, full-time, part-time, and fixed term vacancies in Leicester. Our growing business offers roles with competitive salary packages, benefits like paid bank holidays, and the chance to work in a safe, engaging environment where training and development are part of the culture.

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