Jobs at Lanes Group

Coordinate and allocate vegetation works across the West Zone, translating programmes into daily activities. Manage workforce deployment, availability, competencies, and liaison with recruitment and training. Respond to reactive and emergency works, monitor performance, and report resourcing risks to the West Zone Manager while ensuring safety, quality, and planning improvements.

Assist engineers with drainage system surveys, operate high-pressure jetting and support CCTV inspections, remove waste, perform equipment checks, help with emergency responses, and learn to complete job documentation and RAMS under supervision.

Operate van-mounted high-pressure jetting equipment from a local depot to clear blockages, perform maintenance cleaning, and respond to emergency call-outs across commercial, residential, and specialist sites. Work outdoors, follow health and safety procedures, provide polite customer service, and participate in shift patterns including early starts, weekends and out-of-hours rota. Training provided.

Operate HGV Class 2 vehicles in two-person teams to diagnose, clean, maintain and repair drainage systems using high-pressure jetting and vacuum tankers. Record jobs in specialist platforms, follow health and safety and manual handling procedures, support colleagues, and participate in on-call rota and flexible hours.

Work in two-person teams to inspect, repair and maintain wastewater drainage using patch liners and Picote equipment. Travel across Sussex in company vans, record surveys using specialist equipment, follow H&S procedures, complete reports via VISTEC and Salesforce, and support colleagues while working unsupervised in varied conditions.

Operate HGV Class 2 vehicles in a two-person team to diagnose, clear and maintain drainage systems using high-pressure jetting and vacuum tankers. Record jobs on VISTEC/Salesforce, perform inspections, report defects, follow health and safety procedures, liaise with clients, and participate in flexible hours and on-call rota.

Travel in two-person teams to residential sites operating high-pressure jetting to clear and repair drainage systems. Record job reports using VISTEC and Salesforce, maintain vehicle stock and PPE, conduct inspections, risk assessments, liaise with clients, follow H&S procedures, participate in on-call rota, and support colleagues. Full training provided; some drainage qualifications are advantageous.

Operate Portareel equipment alongside an HGV crew to clear planned and reactive blockages on wastewater networks. Maintain H&S practices, inspect and report equipment defects, use VISTEC and Salesforce, liaise with clients, replenish vehicle stock, perform risk assessments, work unsupervised in all weather, participate in on-call rota, and provide excellent customer service. Full training provided.

Lead and manage the Crawley depot operations team to deliver contractual KPIs and excellent customer service. Drive performance using data-led decisions, enforce consistent processes (H&S, HR, data protection), deliver continuous improvement, support training and change management, manage escalations and stakeholder relationships, and undertake ad-hoc projects to improve productivity and compliance.

Lead regional operations for the Sussex region, managing P&L, KPIs, and a team of line managers, transport leads, and technical specialists. Build client relationships, drive efficiency and continuous improvement, ensure H&S compliance, conduct site visits, and support recruitment and workforce deployment. Responsible for operational performance, customer satisfaction, and adherence to regulations.

Manage depot operations including stock/inventory control, depot standards, health & safety compliance, fleet/equipment oversight, logistics and deliveries, audits, reporting, and client liaison. Lead continuous improvement, order PPE, and escalate issues while ensuring safe, efficient material handling and service delivery.

Lead and manage an out-of-hours regional planning and scheduling team for Thames Water operations. Recruit, develop and coach ~15 coordinators and schedulers, ensure safe night-shift delivery, optimise planning and KPI performance, drive continuous improvement, produce reports, champion planning systems, collaborate across stakeholders, support customer issue resolution, and participate in flexible hours/on-call rota to maintain high customer service and compliance.

Drive HGV Class 2 vehicles to residential sites to clean, clear and maintain drainage systems using high-pressure jetting and vacuum tankers. Complete job reports, run diagnostics and repairs, follow health & safety procedures (PPE, risk assessments), liaise with clients, use VISTEC and Salesforce, and participate in on-call and weekend rota. Full training provided.

Lead regional operations for wastewater services, managing Field Managers, Technical Specialists and support staff. Drive performance, process improvements, supply chain management, customer service, complaints resolution and health & safety compliance across the South London region.

Work on Thames Water contract delivering drainage and wastewater solutions. Travel regionally in two-person HGV teams to inspect, jet, clean, diagnose and repair drains, complete job reports, liaise with clients, follow H&S and lone-worker procedures, maintain vehicle stock and equipment, and use VISTEC and Salesforce. Full training provided.

Drive HGV Class 2 to regional sites and operate high-pressure jetting and vacuum tanker equipment to clear and maintain drainage systems. Record job reports, run diagnostics and repairs, follow strict health and safety and manual-handling procedures, use VISTEC and Salesforce, liaise with clients, support colleagues, perform equipment inspections, and participate in on-call rota and flexible shift patterns.

Install and maintain fencing systems across live rail sites in London, operate power tools and plant safely, assist site setup and materials handling, follow risk assessments and method statements, and maintain tools and equipment while working with the team to meet programme deadlines.

Perform vegetation management and tree works across live rail sites, including chainsaw operations, strimming, hedge and brush cutting, site set-up, equipment maintenance, and supporting supervisors to meet programme and safety standards.

Operate high-spec jetting and vacuumation HGVs in a two-person team to locate and clear sewer blockages using high-pressure water jetting and remote CCTV. Liaise with customers, update electronic records, perform vehicle and equipment checks, and follow safety and compliance procedures.

Perform hands-on vegetation maintenance on the TfL network: strimming, hedge cutting, pruning, tree work, stump grinding, chipping, turfing, litter removal, and waste disposal. Operate chainsaws and power tools safely, follow job sheets, report hazards/incidents, conduct vehicle checks, and work collaboratively to meet schedules and environmental regulations.