Drainage jobs: Wolverhampton

Drainage jobs in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for drainage jobs in Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands, now is the time to apply. Lanes Group is recruiting for a range of field and office-based positions, all based at our Wolverhampton site in support of our regional utility hub in Stafford.

Whether you’re a professional driver, drainage technician or admin specialist, we’re offering opportunities to join a growing team with one of the most established names in the UK drainage industry. We’re looking for people ready to build long-term careers, take on new projects and gain new qualifications through hands-on experience and structured training.

As the UK’s largest privately-owned specialist drainage contractor, we deliver vital drainage services for domestic and commercial customers in Wolverhampton and the nearby areas. Our Wolverhampton hub is responsible for unblocking and repairing drains, flood management and septic tank cleaning and servicing, as well as offering specialist waste management and tanker services.

Our Wolverhampton depot supports an exclusive contract with infrastructure provider Amey, delivering drainage services on behalf of Severn Trent Water - one of the UK’s largest water suppliers, responsible for around 4.5 million homes and businesses. You’ll work on varied domestic and commercial jobs, complete meaningful tasks that have an impact on the community and benefit from proper support throughout your development. Whether you’re an experienced specialist or just starting out, this is your chance to join a business that values its people and invests in their future.

Many of our field roles cover day shifts, overnight response teams and alternate shift patterns like 7-on-7-off and 4-on-4-off - ideal for people looking for flexibility.

Our Wolverhampton site employs people in drainage jobs from across the local area, including: 

• Bliston
• Codsall
• Essington
• Pattingham
• Seisdon
• Wednesbury
• Willenhall
• Whitmore Reans
• Wombourne

Roles available at our Wolverhampton depot

HGV driver/operators

These roles are ideal for qualified HGV driver who want more variety from their work. You’ll be trained to use our advanced jet vacuum equipment, support drainage projects directly and act as our frontline representatives when speaking with customers.

Prior drainage experience isn’t essential - we welcome drivers with a clean licence and a willingness to learn. This is a good entry point into the drainage industry, offering long-term potential and plenty of opportunities to move into specialist areas.

Roles include:

• HGV drivers
• Jet vac operators

Drainage engineers and operatives

We’re one of the UK’s largest employers of drainage engineers and we’re seeking experienced technicians and ambitious starters for our Wolverhampton depot. Our engineers are responsible for unblocking, inspecting and repairing drains using high-spec tech and digital imaging tools.

You’ll work closely with a skilled team, manage tasks on-site and liaise directly with both domestic and business clients. It’s a hands-on role that offers excellent scope for career progression and developing highly sought-after technical skills.

Roles include:

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

Office-based roles

Our administrators, planners and coordinators are vital to making everything run smoothly. Based at the Wolverhampton site, these roles focus on scheduling, record-keeping, customer liaison and data reporting - all while working as part of a wider regional team.

If you're a clear communicator with great organisational skills, you’ll be well-suited to one of these roles - and you’ll have the chance to develop your skills and career with us over time.

Roles include:

• Area development managers
• Depot leads
• Depot managers
• Customer coordinators

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