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. About the Role: 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. 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. Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston. 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 Responsibilities - but not limited to: 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 Qualities desirable for the role: 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 What you will get in return: 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. Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/ Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ SUS - https://sus.co.uk/ Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/ AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please SAP1