Waste Water Operatives

We are seeking a Waste Water Operative to join our team working on our United Utilities contract based out of Bamber Bridge, Preston, covering their North West network. You will be working closely with a Waste Water Operative to clean, camera and carry out sewer investigations as directed by United Utilities. This role can be physically demanding as you will be required to cover a lot of ground on foot as well as working in restrictive spaces. Use of a tablet is also a requirement of the role; therefore, you will need to have knowledge of using them.,

• Working on site, as part of a team
• Resolving problems and clearing blockages
• Great housekeeping
• Excellent time management
• Data entry via a tablet
• Working in restrictive spaces
• Driving company vehicles if and when required
  
  You will be working predominantly on the non core workstream, or different CCTV and jetting workstreams when required by the client - a proactive attitude and enthusiasm is key, and you will be paid to learn! Experience is desirable however if you're looking to start your career within utilities full training will be offered.
For the role, a drivers licence is required for making use of the company vehicle as and when required.,
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Able to work in all weathers and to cover ground on foot
• A drivers licence is mandatory
  
  Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client's and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm with a paid lunch). Overtime also available at time and a half. Salary: £31,200 per annum, In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK's largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. What we offer:
• 21 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided
This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.