Field Operations Specialist

Lanes Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days holiday

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Field Operations Specialist for the Hampshire Region in the UK. This permanent, full-time role is 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering a competitive hourly salary with benefits.

You will lead health and safety, manage projects, mentor staff, and liaise with clients to ensure high service standards. A strong people-management background and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in field operations or health & safety is a plus.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health and Safety on all sites.
• Complete the targeted number of site inspections per month.
• Oversee all projects with daily progress reports.
• Coordinate on-site movements, processes and safety standards.
• Daily training of new employees with competency sign-off through training stages.
• Assist Line Management with Toolbox Talks for the month.
• Ensure Engineers on sites comply with safety and quality standards.
• Daily handovers to management following Senior Management procedures.
• Ensure data capture is followed by on-site operatives.
• Lead setup and closure of sites per Health & Safety and Client standards.
• Engage with clients at senior levels to maintain service excellence.
• Handle reasonable ad hoc duties requested by Line/Operations Manager.

Job description

Field Operations Specialist

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.

Position: Field Operations Specialist

Location: Hampshire Region

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours

Salary: upto £21.50 per hour depending on experience

Benefits: 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About the Role:

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

• Champion Health and Safety.
• To complete the targeted amount of site inspections per month.
• Overseeing all projects with daily reports being conducted.
• Coordinating all onsite movements, processes and safety standards.
• Daily training of new employees with a sign off of their competence throughout the training
  stages.
• Aiding and assisting Line Management in the capture of Toolbox Talks issued for the month.
• Compliance of Engineers on sites, whom the Supervisor is in control of.
• Daily handovers into management, following procedures set out by Senior Management.
• Ensuring data capture is being followed by on-site operatives.
• Take lead in setting up and collapsing sites following Health & Safety and Client Standard,
  including any hired equipment.
• Client engagement at the highest level.
• To carry out any reasonable request by the Line Manager.
• Being able to advise the business on all complex jobs.
• Be aware of BSI policies and your responsibility towards them
• Any other reasonable ad hoc duties requested by the Operations or Regional Manager, or the Head of Logistics Management

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.

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.