Operations Manager- Lanes

Lanes Group; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

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.

About The Role

• Location: Stockton
• Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

The Job

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.
• 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.
• Liaising 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.

What You Will Get In Return:

In joining 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:

• 21 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Life Assurance.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Full company PPE issued.
• Free onsite parking.

The Lanes Group plc comprises 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.