Groundworker Jobs at Lanes

At Lanes Group, we have a number of groundworker jobs available as we seek to further expand the capabilities of our skilled nationwide team.

We’re always looking for skilled, hard-working and energetic staff to join our groundworker teams, who play a key role in leading the small civils and excavations that are often required as part of our drain maintenance work. By joining our team, you’ll be going hands-on in a highly physical outdoor role, facilitating important work for clients across the country.

Lanes is the UK’s largest privately owned drainage contractor, with 25 regional offices and depots across the country. As such, we can provide varied long-term opportunities for groundworkers, with plenty of pathways for career development.

From this page, you can explore the full range of groundworker jobs we are recruiting for, learn about what the job entails, and find out what skills, qualifications and career prospects might be involved.

Explore our current groundworker jobs below. To view a groundworker job description, click on the job title; to apply for a role, click the apply now button. To receive live updates on relevant groundworker vacancies with Lanes, you can also register for our free job alerts service.

If you have a question you’d like to ask the Lanes Careers team, get in touch by filling out the online contact form on our contact page, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Excavation Operatives & Assistants

Key Benefits

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Competitive salary

Help with childcare costs

Optional cashback plan for everyday healthcare bills, including dental and optical care, physiotherapy, consultations and much more

Workplace pension

20 days' holiday

The groundworker jobs we offer

Take a look below for more information on the roles we have to offer:.

Excavation operatives and assistants

Gender is no barrier to a long and successful career at Lanes, and we employ a large number of women in various roles across our entire organisation. Discover how we help women in the workplace here at Lanes.

Why work at Lanes?

At Lanes, we are dedicated to ensuring our groundworkers have access to everything they need to enjoy a lengthy and rewarding career with us.

In addition to competitive salaries that scale in line with your level of experience and seniority, we also provide overtime opportunities and flexible shift models in some areas of the business to fit in with your requirements.

Working at Lanes also means access to a wide variety of benefits, including a workplace pension, childcare vouchers and an optional company-wide health scheme.

Additionally, we offer free car parking across much of our network of depots and offices, and up to 20 days of paid holiday a year for full-time employees.

Find out more about our training options, employee benefits and staff stories here.

Frequently asked questions

I’ve looked everywhere on this site but I can’t find the answer to an important query – can I contact you directly?

Yes please contact recruitment@lanesgroup.co.uk and someone will respond to you. Please do not apply for a job using this email address.

What will the induction process be like?

Our induction process can vary depending on the role, however a full HR induction as well as a Health and Safety induction are carried out on your first day of work usually with your line manager or immediate supervisor.

How long will the selection process take?

There are no set stages to the selection process. For more senior roles you might meet us on several occasions before we reach a final decision. We understand the pressures of looking for work and we aim to operate efficiently and effectively so we minimise your time investment in the selection process.

Does Lanes pay expenses to candidates travelling to interviews/assessment centres?

No, we do not offer any reimbursement for expenses you incur attending an interview or an assessment centre.

How does the interview process work?

Depending on the role the interview format can vary. If you are successful you will be invited along to the location you have applied to and you can learn more about us as well as us learning more about you. Should there be any specific requirements i.e. presentations or assessments you will be given plenty of time to prepare.

Do you have an equal opportunities policy?

Yes, anyone applying for a role at Lanes will be treated equally and in line with our equal opportunities policy.

This policy document is available upon request recruitment@lanesgroup.co.uk

If I'm not successful this time, can I apply again?

All candidates are encouraged to apply again if and when a suitable role arises. Please check our current vacancies for further jobs or sign up for our job alerts.

Can I apply for a position in the UK if I need a work permit?

All employees will be asked for evidence of their right to live and work in the UK, either by providing a UK/EU passport or work permit.

Can I still apply for the vacancy if the closing date has passed?

Unfortunately you cannot apply for a vacancy once the date has passed. Please check our current vacancies for further jobs or sign up for our job alerts.

Can I apply for more than one role?

Yes, simply visit our current vacancies page and submit an application for any relevant positions that suit your skills.

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