Lining Engineer

Lanes Group Ltd is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department:

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company specialise in multiple divisions.

Lining works closely with operational and delivery teams to provide innovative, trenchless rehabilitation solutions that restore and extend the life of drainage and sewer networks with minimal disruption to customers, communities, and the environment.

The team delivers a range of lining and repair technologies to improve the structural integrity and performance of underground assets, helping customers reduce costs, minimise excavation, and maintain the long-term reliability of critical infrastructure.

Purpose of the role:

Sapphire Utility Solutions is seeking an experienced Cosmic Operative to join our lining team. This is a hands-on role focused on installing top-hat lateral connection seals and operating robotic cutting equipment, delivering works safely, efficiently and to a high standard. We are looking for someone with proven practical experience who can take responsibility for their equipment and workmanship, while working closely with site teams across our contracts. Operational experience with LED and UV lining systems would be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate Cosmic equipment to install top-hat seals in accordance with approved specifications, manufacturer requirements and site procedures.
• Operate robotic cutting equipment to carry out cutting works and reopen lateral connections following lining, protecting the existing pipe and installed liner.
• Review CCTV information and work packs to understand the repair requirements, confirming any uncertainties with the supervisor before starting work.
• Complete equipment checks, routine care and maintenance within your competence, reporting defects promptly.
• Check and record completed works, including CCTV evidence and installation records, and raise any defects or concerns.
• Work alongside patching and lining teams and, where trained and competent, support LED and UV lining operations.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements and site controls, and keep work packs up to date.
• Support traffic management and confined space activities only where appropriately trained, authorised and equipped.
• Coordinate with supervisors and other site teams to support safe, efficient delivery and maintain a tidy work area.
• Work flexibly across contracts, including overtime and occasional weekend working when required.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience as a Cosmic Operative, including installation of top-hat seals.
• Practical experience operating robotic cutters, including reopening lateral connections after lining.
• Ability to interpret CCTV footage and work instructions and recognise when to seek technical support.
• A strong commitment to safe working, quality workmanship and accurate job records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take ownership of assigned tasks and equipment.
• A flexible approach to travel, site locations and working hours.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points.

Desirable:

• LED and UV lining operational experience would be highly beneficial, particularly practical involvement in installation, curing and completion records.
• Broader experience in patch repairs, lining and other trenchless rehabilitation methods.
• Relevant Cosmic equipment or robotic cutter training.
• Relevant confined space and traffic management qualifications.
• Experience working in utilities and across different contracts.
• A willingness to develop skills across additional lining and repair systems.

Living the Company Values

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & Inclusion

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.