Depot Lead

Lanes Group; Camberley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting for a depot role in Camberley, UK. This permanent, full-time position offers a 50-hour week with a salary of £38,585 per year. You will maintain depot standards, manage stock and ensure HSE compliance while coordinating deliveries and vehicle movements for Thames Water contracts.

Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence; IOSH/First Aid are a plus. Prior experience in drainage/utility warehousing is beneficial; Class 2 HGV is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• A full UK drivers’ licence is required.
• Health and Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH or First Aid) are an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in drainage, utilities, warehousing or retail is beneficial.
• Class 2 HGV licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain depot standards, ensuring cleanliness, organisation and safety compliance.
• Maintain stock records: receiving, storing and distributing materials with accurate movements.
• Ensure health, safety and regulatory compliance; conduct safety checks on tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Escalate safety concerns promptly and prepare for internal/external audits.
• Manage loading/unloading, vehicle movement, and urgent equipment delivery to sites.
• Lead operational improvements to reduce downtime and improve service delivery.
• Keep accurate records of stock, deliveries, PPE usage and discrepancies; generate related reports.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Lanes Group 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 £700 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:

Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving around 16 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.As a trusted delivery partner, Lanes Group plays a vital role in maintaining one of the UK's most critical infrastructure networks, delivering essential wastewater and drainage services that protect communities and the environment.

Our teams carry out everything from sewer maintenance and network cleansing to CCTV inspections and pollution response, ensuring customers receive a safe, reliable, and resilient service every day.

Purpose of the role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to depot organisation:

Location: Camberley STW, Riverside Way, Surrey

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday 50 Hours per week

Salary: £38,585 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

Depot Standards and Housekeeping

• Oversee and maintain high depot standards, ensuring the depot remains tidy, organised, and clean at all times taking responsibility for the physical appearance of the depot, ensuring that stock is neatly
  stored and compliant with Health and Safety standards.

Stock and Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate records of stock, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials and equipment ensuring stock movements are recorded accurately, including deliveries, returns, and discrepancies.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure depot operations comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, including the proper storage and handling of materials and PPE.
• Conduct regular safety checks on tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Escalate any health and safety concerns promptly to the appropriate channels to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular internal audits and prepare for external audits to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.

Logistics and Deliveries Management.

• Oversee the loading and unloading of stock, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficient­ly.
• Assist with vehicle movement within the depot when required/ Deliver Urgent equipment to site in response to pollution events/client requests and operational needs

Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement

• Implement changes to improve workflow, reduce downtime, and enhance service delivery.
• Lead initiatives to streamline depot operations and improve overall efficiency, ensuring that best practices are followed.

Administrative and Reporting Duties

• Accountability for accurate and up-to-date records of stock levels, deliveries, PPE usage, and any discrepancies.
• Generate reports on stock movements, order fulfilment, depot performance, and any health and safety compliance issues.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• A full UK drivers’ licence

Desirable:

• Health and Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH or First Aid) are an advantage but not essential
• Experience in the drainage, utilities, warehousing or retail industry will be beneficial
• Class 2 HGV licence is desirable to manoeuvre vehicles, but not essential

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.