Field Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Lanes Group is recruiting a Field Manager for our Millbrook depot in Hampshire to lead a team of multi-skilled waste network engineers in a 24/7 reactive and planned operation. You will manage performance, safety, budgeting for equipment and consumables, and liaison with planners to ensure smooth service delivery.

The role requires a proactive, reliable leader with a strong health & safety mindset and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must have management/leadership experience in a field operations context.
• Strong emphasis on health and safety compliance and best practices.
• Full UK driving licence required to operate company vehicles.

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.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and maintenance.
• Prepare for and assist with high-profile client jobs.
• Support HR in disciplinaries and pathway reviews.
• Promote wellbeing of field staff.
• Uphold company policies and values.
• Take on additional duties from Regional Manager or SLT.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Driving licence

Health & safety

Job description

Field Manager

We are thrilled to announce a major contract win with Southern Water! We are recruiting Field Managers to oversee our employees in our Millbrook depot in Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group!

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

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 employees 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: Millbrook Depot, Hampshire Region (Southampton, Hampshire)

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

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• health cash plan
• onsite parking
• auto enrolment pension scheme
• friendly working environment

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Manager for the Hampshire 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 Lanes Group policies and your responsibility towards them
• Any other reasonable ad hoc duties requested by the Regional Manager for Hampshire, the Head of Field Operations or any other member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

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.

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
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are "Stronger Together"

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.

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