Field Operations Manager — 24/7 Waste Network (Kent)

Lanes Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider. We are seeking a Regional Field Operations Leader to oversee a team of multi-skilled waste network service engineers at the Tonbridge Depot in Kent.

The role covers reactive and planned 24/7 operations and requires proactive leadership to ensure safety, performance and budget adherence. Reporting to the Regional Manager for Kent, you will coordinate engineers, supervise performance and liaise with planners to optimise delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

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 Regional Manager for Kent, the Head of Field Operations or any other member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Skills

Management experience

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider. We are seeking a Regional Field Operations Leader to oversee a team of multi-skilled waste network service engineers at the Tonbridge Depot in Kent.

The role covers reactive and planned 24/7 operations and requires proactive leadership to ensure safety, performance and budget adherence. Reporting to the Regional Manager for Kent, you will coordinate engineers, supervise performance and liaise with planners to optimise delivery.