Drainage Industry Jobs in Reading

Drainage jobs in Reading

Looking for drainage jobs in Reading? Join Lanes Group - the UK’s largest privately owned specialist drainage contractor - and play your part in delivering critical services across the Berkshire area.

Our Reading depot supports our Slough utility hub, working in partnership with Thames Water to serve 15 million residential and commercial customers. From unblocking sewers and inspecting pipes to managing flooding and delivering emergency repairs, our teams carry out hundreds of maintenance jobs each day.

We’re hiring engineers, drivers and office professionals who are motivated, adaptable and ready to contribute to a growing, high-performing company. In return, you’ll work in a fast-paced, professional environment with ongoing training and career development opportunities.

HGV driver/operator jobs in Reading

Our HGV driver/operator roles go beyond basic transport. You’ll operate cutting-edge jet vac vehicles, deliver equipment to sites, and assist engineers in maintaining and repairing infrastructure across the Thames Water network.

You’ll receive full training and support, including hands-on learning with the latest tools and systems. These roles suit applicants from driving or logistics backgrounds who want to expand their skills and take on more technical site-based responsibilities.

Roles include:

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

Full-time drainage engineer jobs in Reading

Engineering is central to our work at Lanes. Our Reading engineers tackle a range of jobs from routine CCTV surveys and drain unblocking to complex sewer repairs and relining.

You’ll work with industry-leading equipment, train alongside experienced professionals, and keep communities and businesses running safely. If you enjoy technical challenges, problem solving and making a real difference, this could be your next long-term role.

Roles include:

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

Groundworkers and civils roles in Reading

Our civils and groundworks team plays a central part in preparing sites for drainage repair and installation across the Reading area. From small-scale repairs to major excavation projects, these jobs involve practical, hands-on work in a varied outdoor environment.

You’ll support the delivery of safe, efficient drainage infrastructure for both domestic and commercial clients, using specialist tools and working closely with engineers and HGV driver/operators. Teamwork, physical fitness and attention to detail are essential.

If you're interested in a physical role with structure, support, and on-the-job learning, explore our vacancies for excavation operatives and assistant positions.

Office-based roles in Reading

Every job we complete is supported by a well-organised office team. Our administrators and managers coordinate schedules, update records, and help both customers and site staff stay informed throughout.

These roles are ideal for applicants who are organised, confident communicators, and want to contribute behind the scenes to a fast-moving engineering operation.

Roles include:

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

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Do you want to know more about what has made Lanes Group the UK’s largest privately owned drainage contractor? Learn about our long history, the core values that drive every aspect of our organisation, our 25 nationwide offices and depots - including our specialist utility hubs from where we service our specific contracts - and the many awards that we have won along the way.

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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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By taking on one of our jobs in Reading, you will be taking your first step down a career path that could lead to many exciting destinations. With varied responsibilities and significant opportunities for self-development, careers at Lanes are always evolving, and you will be able to guide your own progression in a direction that you are passionate about.

Check out our list of staff stories for more first-hand accounts of what a career at Lanes Group can offer.