Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Drainage Lining Engineer to join our growing team and build a long-term career in the utilities sector.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality pipeline rehabilitation works, working across lining, patching, and cutting operations, with opportunities to progress into a lead technician or supervisor role.
Location: Bradford
Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.
Salary: DOE
The Role
As a Drainage Lining Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality drainage repairs across multiple contracts.
You will:
- Carry out CIPP lining and patch repair works
- Operate and assist with cutting units and reinstatement works
- Work across lining, patching, and rehabilitation teams
- Support and set up traffic management systems
- Work safely within confined spaces
- Complete site documentation using electronic tablets
- Carry out and review site-specific risk assessments
- Ensure all works are completed in line with method statements and H&S procedures
- Perform daily vehicle and equipment checks
- Maintain tools, plant, and PPE to a high standard
- Deliver strong customer service on-site
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in drainage, lining, or trenchless technology
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime and occasional weekends
- Willingness to travel and work away when required
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Good level of physical fitness
Desirable (Not Essential)
- NRSWA (Streetworks)
- Confined Space Training
- EUSR Water Hygiene / SHEA
- CSCS Card
- CCTV or jetting experience
- Traffic management knowledge
What You’ll Get in Return
By joining Sapphire Utility Solutions, part of the Lanes Group (the UK’s largest independent drainage specialist), you’ll be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people.
We are committed to creating a workplace that supports career development, safety, and employee wellbeing, with opportunities to grow within a supportive and inclusive environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE) + overtime opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- 21 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Clear opportunities for career progression within the Lanes Group
Our Commitment
The Lanes Group plc includes a range of specialist service providers, enhancing our capabilities across the UK and offering wider career opportunities across multiple disciplines and locations.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
LAN
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
