Drainage Operative
Posted 3 hours 36 minutes ago by Routes To Work South Registered company in Scotland under SC217367 with charitable status under
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lanarkshire, East Kilbride, United Kingdom, G74 1
Job Description
Job Specifics 
- Reference No: CD340
- Location: East Kilbride
- Hours: Full Time
- Salary: RLW
- Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026
- Why should you apply for this role: Living wage employer
Due to the continued growth of our company, we are looking for drainage and tanker operators.
The ideal candidate would be a team player with the ability to work to tight timescales and deadlines, a self-motivated individual who is organised and has a flexible attitude to work.
In this role, you will work in tandem with an HGV Driver as part of a two-person team. Your primary responsibility will be operating a vacuum hose and jetting equipment to clear roadside drains, ensuring they remain unblocked. This job is physically demanding due to the frequent lifting of drain covers.
Main Duties & Responsibilities Key Tasks- Work in tandem with an HGV Driver as part of a two-person team.
- Operating a vacuum hose and jetting equipment to clear roadside drains.
- Previous experience within drainage or highways is desirable but not essential.
- CSCS (desirable).
- High Pressure Water Jetting (desirable).
- Confined spaces (desirable).