Lining Operative - Preston - SUS

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

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Lining 2nd Man to join the team and to grown and progress their career in the utilities sector working for a growing company.

Location: Bamber Bridge, Lancashire

Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.

Salary: £10 per hour (time and a half after 10 hours of working)

Responsibilities – But Not Limited To

• Working on the back of cutting unit assisting and learning how to use and maintain the cutting unit
• Working with patching and lining teams to pick up various repair methods so they can move around the teams and eventually runs a van across all contracts (Training will be provided)
• Setting up traffic management (Training will be provided)
• Confined spaces entry (Training will be provided)
• Risk assessments and updating work packs
• Dealing with customers
• The operative will be expected to be flexible picking up overtime if required and the occasional weekend
• Working away will also be required on occasion as we cover multiple contracts across the country
  
  

Experience And Qualifications Desirable Required For The Role

• To be flexible in their working approach as on occasion may need to work overtime such as at weekends
• Ability to work in all weathers
• To be able to cover long distances by foot
• The desire to progress within the company
• Knowledge of utilities and traffic management (not essential)
  
  

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

• Pension
• Death in service
• Employee assistance programme
• Free car parking
  
  

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please