Drainage Industry Jobs in Sevenoaks/Kent

Drainage industry jobs in the Sevenoaks/Kent area 

Looking to find a new job that offers long-term prospects and career development? Lanes Group are looking to hire drainage specialists to join the team in Kent, with a range of vacancies available.

Lanes is the UK’s biggest privately-owned specialist drainage contractor, with nationwide coverage and more than 2,200 staff members across the country. From our site in Sevenoaks, we offer complete drain and sewer services, as well as flood risk management and other wastewater services.

Our team in Kent are based out of a depot on the Platt Industrial Estate. With easy access to various motorways and transport links nearby, the local team work on varied domestic and commercial jobs of all shapes and sizes, utilising advanced methods and technology to deliver effective results.

The Sevenoaks depot also provides comprehensive septic tank services, ranging from tank installation to emptying and maintenance. Our customers rely on us to provide a high-quality service 24/7, which is why we are looking for applicants with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.

As a drainage industry leader and a registered waste management contractor, we provide all staff members with the best possible training to help them reach the level of expertise our clients expect. We also provide opportunities for long-term career advancement and personal development.
 

We are hoping to hear from applicants from across the region, in areas including:

• Kent and Sussex
• Eastbourne
• East Grinstead
• Maidstone
• Margate
• Brighton and Hove
• Chatham
• Dover

Who we employ at the Sevenoaks/Kent depot

HGV driver/operators

Our Kent-based driver/operator job vacancies are much more than basic driver roles. We are looking for qualified HGV operators to take the wheel of one of our distinctive fleet of Lanes vehicles and take on a broad range of responsibilities.

Our vehicle operator positions see staff getting involved in our essential engineering, repair and maintenance work, while interacting directly with clients to provide a high-quality customer service experience. To facilitate this, our drivers receive extensive training on the use of our top-of-the-range tools and equipment.

Prior drainage industry experience is beneficial but not essential, which makes this an ideal opportunity for professional drivers from all backgrounds to retrain in an exciting new line of work.

Roles include:

• HGV drivers
• Jet vac operators

Engineers

We are among the biggest employers of drainage engineers in the UK, and our team of qualified engineers in Sevenoaks work tirelessly on imaging, repairing and unblocking drains and sewers of all shapes and sizes across the Kent region.

Our engineering crew are at the heart of everything we do at Lanes Group, working with some of the most sophisticated technology available and serving clients from multiple sectors, in partnership with highly skilled colleagues.

By joining our engineering team, you’ll be able to acquire new skills and work as part of a multidisciplinary team, while also delivering reassurance and guidance for customers in need.

Roles include:

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

Office-based

Lanes Group wouldn’t have the success it does without our office-based staff in place to handle all of our essential administration, planning, management and support functions so efficiently.

Our administrative staff in Sevenoaks provide our field-based engineers and drivers with the information they need to complete their urgent work in a timely manner, while building a strong relationship with clients and staying in regular communication with them.

Anyone looking to take on one of these roles should be highly organised, with a talent for working as part of a diverse team.

Roles include:

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

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