Drainage Industry Jobs in Plymouth

Drainage industry jobs in the Plymouth area

Are you looking for drainage jobs in Plymouth with long-term career prospects? Lanes Group is looking for highly-skilled individuals to join our Plymouth team of industry-leading drainage and flood risk management contractors, and could have a perfect role for you.

Founded in 1992, Lanes has become the UK’s largest privately-owned specialist drainage contractor, employing more than 2,200 people across the UK and Ireland. Our Plymouth depot plays a key role in delivering high-quality services to domestic and commercial clients throughout Devon, Cornwall and the south west.

Based at the Newham Industrial Estate, just minutes from the Devon Expressway (A38), Lanes’ Plymouth depot delivers services such as flood risk management, specialised dock and boat yards cleaning, septic tank maintenance and homebuyers’ drainage surveys.

Our customers have come to expect us to deliver a top-notch service every time, providing planned and emergency reactive work for a wide range of clients. By joining our team, you will be working with some of the best in the business, using advanced technology to deliver efficient results - and a great customer service experience at the same time.

By working with Lanes, you’ll be joining one of the most respected names in the industry, known nationwide for our strong commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development opportunities and meaningful career progression.

We are hiring skilled workers in a number of roles across the company. To find out more, check out our current Plymouth job listings below:

Lanes is looking to recruit new staff members from Plymouth and the south west, including:

• Cornwall
• Devon
• Exeter
• Exmouth
• Hayle
• Paignton
• Searton
• Sidmouth
• St Ives
• Torquay
• Truro

Who we employ at the Plymouth depot

HGV driver/operators

At Lanes, our driver/operator job vacancies are different from your average professional driving role. By getting behind the wheel of one of our distinctive Lanes vehicles as an HGV driver/operator, you will be directly involved in the essential engineering, repair and maintenance work we perform, and liaise directly with customers in need.

We are looking for qualified HGV operators to join our Plymouth team, who are keen to take on new responsibilities as they become integral members of our engineering crew. By working with us, you’ll receive in-depth training to make full use of our top-of-the-range tools and equipment. You will also be given plenty of opportunity to interact with a broad range of customers, delivering the top-quality customer service for which we are known.

Prior drainage industry experience is beneficial but not essential for these roles, making them ideal for professional drivers from other backgrounds to retrain and explore an exciting new career pathway.

Roles include:

• HGV drivers
• Jet vac operators

Engineers

By taking on one of our Plymouth engineering roles, you will be joining a highly skilled and efficient team as they work to survey, repair and unblock drains across the south west.

We are among the largest employers of drainage engineers in the UK, with some of the country’s most skilled and experienced professionals already on our team. Our engineers work with the most sophisticated technology available as they handle domestic and commercial projects of all sizes and scopes, delivering effective solutions within demanding timescales.

We invest heavily in training our highly skilled engineers, meaning that you will have plenty of opportunity to expand your abilities and enhance your professional credentials over the course of your career with us.

Roles include:

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

Groundworkers

Renovation and excavation work is often an essential part of our drain repair projects. Our groundworkers and small civils workers are responsible for overseeing these operations, whether they require a small dig to unearth an individual pipe, or a large-scale excavation of hundreds of tonnes of material.

We are looking for new excavation operatives to join our Plymouth team, and have plenty of groundwork opportunities for candidates with an affinity for physical outdoor work, and the ability to work as part of a team.

By joining our team, you will be working alongside dedicated, skilled colleagues to carry out excavations as efficiently as possible, minimising the disruption for the resident or property owner and supporting the work of our drainage engineers.

Roles include:

• Excavation operatives and assistants

Office-based

Lanes wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our capable office-based staff handling the administration, planning, management and support work required to keep our nationwide projects and operations running smoothly and on schedule.

Our administrative team in Plymouth are responsible for coordinating our work across large areas of the south west, providing our field-based engineers and drivers with the information they need. They also play an essential role in maintaining regular communication with our customers, providing reassurance and building strong relationships.

Anyone looking to join our office-based team in Plymouth should have strong organisational skills, with a particular affinity for working as part of a multidisciplinary team. By joining us, you will be entering a dynamic, collaborative workplace with plenty of opportunities to grow and advance.

Roles include:

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

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In which area of our organisation will you find your professional calling? We have a range of roles and vacancies across the entire business, each of which come with a variety of benefits, - so there is sure to be something that suits your career prospects, regardless of your skills or background. Browse our types of jobs below:

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So, why should you come to work at Lanes Group over another employer? Lots of reasons. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us, and how we offer long-term career opportunities that many other organisations can’t match.

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Plymouth staff stories

Our Plymouth depot is a dynamic and exciting workplace, where no two days are ever the same. By working with us, you’ll be able to benefit from long-term career development opportunities, allowing you to broaden your range of skills, pursue new goals and shape the path of your own career.

Check out our full list of staff stories for more first-hand accounts of how life-changing it can be to embark on a career with Lanes Group.