Clean Water Repairs Supervisor - Field Ops Lead

Lanes Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is looking for a Repair and Maintenance Supervisor to lead remote operational teams across a defined region in the clean water sector. You will drive performance through strong leadership and technical expertise, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.

Based in Shrewsbury/Shropshire, you will oversee safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks, manage materials and schedules, and partner with support services to deliver programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the clean water industry is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of clean water networks, operations, and standards.
• Experience working in operational or field-based environments.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and performance improvement.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Issue daily work packages
• Monitor site safety and compliance
• Review risk assessments and method statements
• Deliver toolbox talks
• Manage materials, plant, and reinstatement resources
• Work with scheduling teams to deliver programmes effectively
• Oversee defect programmes and KPI performance
• Attend Highway meetings
• Liaise with Support Services and Streetworks teams to manage FPN and Section 74 liabilities
• Conduct team inspections with a focus on quality and first-time reinstatement
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
• Promote a strong safety-first culture
• Minimise disruption to customers and communities
• Support effective communication with customer liaison teams
• Ensure teams are aware of and responsive to customer needs

Skills

Clean water experience

Water network knowledge

Field-based work

Driving license

Job description

Lanes Group is looking for a Repair and Maintenance Supervisor to lead remote operational teams across a defined region in the clean water sector. You will drive performance through strong leadership and technical expertise, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.

Based in Shrewsbury/Shropshire, you will oversee safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks, manage materials and schedules, and partner with support services to deliver programmes.