Based in Feltham
£38,000 - £40,000+ van & fuel card
About Lampton Services
Lampton Services is a division of the Lampton Group of companies, a Local Authority Trading Company wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH). The business is split into three distinct entities, Recycle 360, Greenspace 360 and Coalo. We provide a range of services, commissioned by LBH, for residents in the borough. From collecting recycling and waste, to maintaining parks, repairing and upgrading homes to managing allotments, Lampton Services is at the heart of the Hounslow community working every day to make it a great place to live.
In return Lampton Services will offer you
Annual pay reviews and incremental pay increases
21 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
Free gym membership
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme
Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers
Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities
About the Job
As a drainage Operative you will carry out a range of Drainage duties including High Pressure Drain Jetting around the Borough to clear blockages and carry out preventative repairs.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Carry out repairs to drainage systems both internal and external
Use our in-house Jetting Van for Jetting drains / Gullys to clear blockage or descale lines
Clear blocked manholes and drains using either drain rods or High-pressure jetting equipment
Clear blocked toilets and investigate issues
Clear general blockages within a property including kitchen sinks, wash hand basins and baths
Cary out CCTV camera surveys of drainage and provide report of findings.
Carry out the replacement of waste pipes and soil pipe systems
Dig up and make repairs to under ground drainage systems
Cary out repairs to manholes / defects, replace manhole surrounds
Where needed assist plumbers with digging up and replacing water mains
Ladder Checks
PAT testing
To follow all reasonable management requests
Education & Qualifications Required:
WJA certification or equivalent for drain Jetting
Level 2 in Plumbing Desirable (not a necessity)
Previous experience as a Drainage engineer
Preferably Previous experience of working within social Housing environment /Public areas
Good level of communication skills
Experience of working within a customer facing role, delivering a outstanding customer experience
Full UK Driving license
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process
Salary description
£38000.00 - £40000.00 per year