Confined Space Engineer
At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectively.
Strong leadership is at our heart, supporting our people to ensure they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute operational excellence. This is one of our fundamental key differentiators.
In this critical role, we ensure our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance, and keeping our promises at all times.
We operate 24/7, and as such, you are required to work flexible hours, weekends, and participate in an on-call rota. Full training, PPE, and use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.
Lanes Group is looking for a fit and healthy individual to join our Trunk and Large Local Sewer entry team as a Trunk Sewer Engineer within a team of three to six Lanes Group engineers on complex sewer cleaning and confined space entry projects. This opportunity will see the successful candidate working in collaboration with Thames Water's WNS Large Local Sewers and Trunk Sewer Regions.
Position: Confined Space Engineer
Location: Gerrards Cross Depot (Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire)
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday nights, 40 hours (9pm - 6am)
Salary: Competitive, to be discussed at interview and depending upon experience
Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.
Internal applicants deadline: 14th February 2025
Interviews to commence as soon as possible
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
About the Role:
Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer-focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.
* Undertake Face Fit testing on a regular basis and remain clean shaven when required to enter Confined Spaces
* Fully conversant with TW procedures and systems
* Authoritative, challenging, and not easily swayed
* An uncompromising approach with attention to detail
* All safety equipment is inspected, calibrated, tested, and available in good working order
* Report to the manager/authorised person of any incident, dangerous occurrence, defects or other exceptional incidents occurring during the work in Confined Spaces
* Operatives are medically fit on the day of the planned entry (colds and respiratory illness can affect a person’s ability to wear breathing apparatus - this also includes being clean shaven)
* Employees are fully briefed and understand the risks and controls
* All entry documentation is completed
* Understand and accept permits to work
* Ensure appropriate emergency procedures are in place
* Stop work and withdraw personnel and equipment if for any reason the conditions of the Confined Space change and/or the agreed procedure or permit cannot be met
* Designate Emergency Rescue Team
* Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
* Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties, tasks or projects requested by management
If you enjoy working outdoors and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.
What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be hard-working and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Confined space drainage qualifications (e.g., Level 2 Award in Entrant and Entry Controller for Confined Spaces or Level 3 Award in working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery Team in Confined Spaces) are an advantage.
The ability to work cooperatively and safely within a team is a must. Authorising Team & WOCC on a daily basis, candidates will be required to be compliant with Thames Water confined space entry procedures. HSP 14 Guide-to-planning-entering-and-working-safely-in-confined-spaces & HSP 46 Safe and secure isolation - waste water assets.
You must have a full UK driver's licence and, due to the nature of the equipment worn and to ensure your safety, you must be clean shaven.
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.
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