The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.
We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth, to ensure round the clock coverage for customers and clients alike.
The Role:
We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team in Washington. As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of operational activities, ensuring teams, vehicles, equipment and resources are managed efficiently, safely and in line with company standards. You will provide strong leadership to operational teams, driving productivity, compliance and service delivery while maintaining a safe and positive working environment.
Responsibilities:
Staff Management:
- Ensuring operational teams are completing work in a timely and safe manner.
- Booking and keeping records of staff training.
- Planning and monitoring on staff workload & scheduling .
- Timesheet, absence, and holiday management. Depot Manager
- Conducting toolbox talks, inductions and stand down meetings as required.
Fleet / Equipment Management:
- Ensuring all company vehicles are kept and maintained to company standards.
- Ensuring all fleet are serviced and MOTs covered as required.
- Liasing with the transport department to ensure all procedures/policies are adhered to.
- Calibration of tools
- Making sure all equipment is fit for daily use ensuring the correct equipment is allocated
- Ensure stock Audits are carried out regularly .
Health and Safety:
- Ensuring all equipment is used correctly and all work carried out safely and efficiently.
- Conducting regular Health and Safety audits
- Ensure compliance on and off site with involvement of the H&S management team.
- Arranging PAT testing Fire Extinguisher servicing and secondary checks .
Due to the nature of the role successful applicants will be expected to participate in the On Call Rota as well as an understanding that flexibility is required surrounding work hours.
About you:
- Previous Management/Supervisory experience
- Full UK Driving license – no more than 6 penalty points
- Excellent IT Skills with the ability to use all Microsoft Programs
- Excellent Organisational and planning skills
- Experience in ensuring maximum productivity and optimum asset usage.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety.
Benefits:
- Holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Company van with a fuel card
- Life Assurance
- Auto enrolment pension scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Friendly working environment.
About Lanes:
At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. It’s a big part of who we are. It’s also one of the reasons that we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2200 staff and a network of depots across the country.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please.
Skills Required
- Previous management or supervisory experience
- Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
- Proficient IT skills, able to use Microsoft programs (Microsoft Office)
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Experience maximising productivity and optimising asset usage
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
- Willingness to participate in on-call rota and flexible working hours
What We Do
Lanes Group is the UK's largest privately owned drainage and wastewater utility specialist, providing comprehensive drainage, sewerage repair, and railway works. Serving sectors including water utilities, rail, highways, and energy, the company offers expert services such as CCTV drainage surveys, pipe rehabilitation, and liquid waste removal. They are driven by core corporate values of innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
