Field Manager

Lanes Group Plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery partner in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Field Manager. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage a team of engineers, ensuring operational excellence within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will oversee site inspections, evaluate performance, and comply with health and safety standards. A UK driver's license and previous management experience are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £38,000 and benefits including 24 days holiday, health cash plan, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Retention loyalty scheme based on length of service

Qualifications

• Previous management and leadership experience is crucial.
• Knowledge of the utilities sector, especially drainage and waste water, is advantageous.
• Ability to build working relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and coordinate field engineers.
• Manage fleet issues and evaluate employee performance.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety compliance

Multitasking

Education

Full UK driver's license

Job description

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 staff have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes' high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience. 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.

Field Manager Responsibilities

• 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 Operations or Regional Manager for Southampton or any other member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), 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

Core Values

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

Qualifications

• 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.

About 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.

Diversity and 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.

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours, plus on call rota - start times to be discussed
• Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending upon experience
• Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); plus your birthday off; health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; enhanced maternity and paternity; retention loyalty scheme based on length of service; friendly working environment.