Team Manager

Lanes Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,950 - 39,050; 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

Personal learning opportunities

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Planned Maintenance Team Manager based in Slough, Berkshire. This permanent, full-time position involves leading a team of Proactive Operations Planners focused on delivering effective solutions for Thames Water's contract service. You will ensure work is planned to high standards while managing and training staff. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and participate in an on-call rota. A competitive salary of up to £35,500 per annum is offered, along with a healthy work environment and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to performance manage effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build team relationships.
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of planners within the planned maintenance department.
• Oversee planning of maintenance crews to ensure standards are met.
• Lead training for new starters within the planning team.

Skills

Performance management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Google Suite knowledge

Microsoft 365 knowledge

Job description

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and wellbeing 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 respectively.

Strong leadership is at our heart, supporting our people, ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence and leading an 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.

Planning is seen, both internally and externally, as an integral part of the business, driving the smooth completion of work in the field and consistently providing excellent customer service, collaboration, accountability, leadership and a multi‑skilled workforce. As a Planned Maintenance Team Manager effective use of leadership skills is essential in ensuring the activities undertaken positively reflect on Lanes Group and our client, Thames Water. You will be leading a team of around six Proactive Operations Planners.

Position: Planned Maintenance Team Manager

Location: based out of Customer Solution Centre (Slough, Berkshire)

Job Type: permanent, full‑time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (working 1 in 3 weekends with the following Monday and Tuesday off in lieu)

Salary: up to £35,500 per annum, depending upon experience.

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

Interviews to commence asap

About The Role

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.

• Functional management of a team of planners within the planned maintenance department.
• To be the first escalation for any planning issues with planned maintenance jobs.
• To oversee the planning of all planned maintenance crews to ensure work is planned to the expected standard to deliver the required completion rates.
• To work in conjunction with the Planning Manager to ensure maximum productivity on the planning desk.
• To help build planning processes to ensure the smooth running of the different programmes of work.
• To work closely with the Technical Specialists and Thames Water to ensure that all legacy jobs are planned and completed within their target months.
• To shadow the Planning Manager when and if required i.e.: cover for annual leave and meetings.
• To liaise with the Field Management teams regarding engineers performance and productivity.
• To lead the training of new starters within the planning team.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day running of planned maintenance work and the first point of call to the planning team for any technical questions or support.
• Any other reasonable ad‑hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management.

Our Values And Your Contribution To The Company

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, linked to our core values of Leading, Agile, Nurturing, Engaging and Safe & Secure.

• 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’.

About You

• Have the ability to performance manage.
• Be engaging and direct teams in line with Lanes Group Vision and contract objectives.
• Direct and lead by example, sending a clear message about the level of quality required.
• Identify and solve performance and planning issues in a timely and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and business improvement.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team.
• Have basic knowledge of both Google Suite and Microsoft 365.
• Have solid communication skills.
• Be resourceful and proactive.
• Multi‑task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative.
• Willingness to learn and opportunity for development.

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 environment.

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