Field Manager

Lanes Group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Health cash plan

Free onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Field Manager in Kidlington to lead a team of multi-skilled waste network service engineers delivering reactive and planned 24/7 operational support. You will drive health and safety, performance, and budget adherence while coordinating field engineers and fleet resources.

The role requires a strong management background, a full UK driving licence, and knowledge of the utilities sector.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience required.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in utilities/drainage sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections.
• Coordinate field engineers.
• Manage fleet issues.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Liaise with office planners and team leaders.
• Conduct one-to-ones with staff.
• Oversee vehicle utilisation and resource availability.
• Assist clients on high-profile jobs.
• Monitor engineers' performance and safety compliance.
• Handle HR matters including disciplinaries and pathway reviews.
• Support wellbeing of field staff.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

UK driving licence

Multitasking

Health & safety

Job description

At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's leading infrastructure delivery partners, we employ around 5,000 talented people across a nationwide network of depots and operational locations, delivering annual revenues in excess of £650 million.

We provide essential infrastructure, drainage, wastewater and utility services to many of the UK's leading organisations, including a significant number of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies. Our success is built on the expertise of our people, our commitment to doing things safely and professionally, and our focus on delivering outstanding service every day.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on‑call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

Position: Field Manager

Location: Kidlington, Thames Valley

Job Type: Permanent, full‑time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours, plus on call rota - start times to be discussed

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; free onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

Interviews to commence: as soon as possible

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager for the Thames Valley Region, you will need to be able to lead a team of multi‑skilled waste network service engineers in the delivery of both a reactive and planned 24/7 operational response in a dynamic environment. The key to success in this role is having a proactive, purposeful yet personable approach in performance and line management.

You will be part of a team of Field Managers responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety, performance delivery, people management, vehicle utilisation and ensure adherence to budgetary limits for equipment and consumables.

• Carry out site inspections
• Coordinate field engineers
• Manage fleet issues
• Evaluate employee performance
• Liaise with the office planners / team leaders
• Conducting one‑to‑ones
• Vehicle utilisation
• Resource availability
• Assisting the client with high profile jobs
• Monitor engineers’ performances
• Carry out and liaise with HR on disciplinaries / interviews / pathway reviews
• Looking after the wellbeing of the field staff
• Be aware of BSI policies and your responsibility towards them
• Any other reasonable ad hoc duties requested by the Operations or Regional Manager for Thames Valley, the Head of Field Operations or any other member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

So if you enjoy delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.

About You

The ideal candidate will be hard working and respectful and comply with health and safety standards. Previous management and leadership experience is crucial, as is a full UK drivers licence. Having prior knowledge of the utilities sector, especially drainage and waste water, will be an advantage. Being able to prioritise and multitask whilst building working relationships is essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented areas of the community.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.

Please note: we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.