Drainage Jobs: Surrey

Drainage Jobs in Surrey

Lanes is the UK’s largest privately owned specialist drainage contractor, and we’re currently recruiting talented, motivated people to join our team at our Chertsey office. Our drainage jobs in Surrey come with long-term career prospects, a competitive salary and a genuinely supportive working environment. If you’re ready to build your future with a respected national employer, Lanes Group could be the perfect place to start.Our Chertsey office is a satellite depot for our Slough utility hub, which serves the needs of both domestic and commercial customers across Surrey, London and the South East. 

Working in partnership with Thames Water, our Surrey workforce keeps critical infrastructure running safely for domestic and commercial customers across London and the South East. Join us and you’ll soon see that no two days are ever the same. From unblocking drains and carrying out CCTV surveys to coordinating large-scale repair projects, our teams play a vital role in protecting homes and businesses.

Our Chertsey satellite office employs people in drainage jobs from all over Surrey and beyond, including: 

• Guildford
• Woking
• Farnham
• Ewell
• Camberley
• Ashford
• Redhill
• Leatherhead
• Twickenham
• Epsom
• Godalming
• Kingston-upon-Thames

Drainage jobs in our Surrey depot

HGV driver/operators

Our HGV driver/operator roles are ideal if you’re looking for a full-time driving job that offers more variety. You’ll get behind the wheel of a modern, well-equipped vehicle and play an active role in the action - operating specialist equipment, supporting drainage maintenance and using your skills to deliver exceptional service to customers.

You don't need prior drainage industry experience - we provide training on all specialist equipment and safety procedures. If you have a clean driving licence, a strong work ethic and a desire to develop new skills on projects around Surrey and London, we’d love to hear from you.

Roles include:

• Tanker drivers
• HGV drivers
• Jet vac operators

Drainage engineers and operatives

Our drainage engineers play a vital part in keeping local drainage systems safe and operational. You’ll conduct CCTV inspections, diagnose issues and repair drains using advanced equipment. It’s varied work that makes a real difference to businesses and communities.

With full training, modern tools and a clear career path, you’ll have everything you need to grow your skills. If you have relevant qualifications and a passion for engineering, alongside a desire to build a long-term career and the ability to work well in a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Roles include:

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

Groundworkers

Large drainage projects often require skilled excavation and renovation. Our groundworkers help complete essential repairs with minimal disruption. If you have experience in construction, enjoy practical outdoor work in all weather and can maintain high standards of safety, you’ll thrive in this role.
Roles include:

• Excavation operatives and assistants
• Groundworkers

Office-based

Our office-based employees are the backbone of our operations. They handle scheduling, programme management, sales and customer communications, making sure our engineers and drivers have everything they need to deliver excellent results.

If you’re detail-oriented, have strong organisational skills, and can build rapport with both customers and colleagues, we want to hear from you.

Roles include:

• Administrators
• Business development managers
• Depot managers
• Customer coordinators
• Operations manager

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