Working Depot Lead - Nights

Lanes Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Working Depot Lead for Millbrook Depot, Southampton. This full-time role runs 4 nights on, 4 nights off (18:00–06:00) with a 40.25 hour week, and includes managing depot operations, stock handling, PPE orders, and audits.

Based at Millbrook Depot, you will ensure standards, tidiness, health and safety compliance, and audit readiness. Training is provided, and the role may involve outdoor work and manual handling.

Qualifications

• Industry accreditations are required
• Health and Safety certifications (IOSH/First Aid) are advantageous
• Experience in drainage, utilities or retail sectors is beneficial
• A full UK driving licence is required
• Experience in a depot, stores or facilities role is desirable
• Experience with asset/stock control or auditing processes is advantageous
• Basic IT literacy for logging and recording information is needed
• Class 2 HGV licence is desirable

Responsibilities

• Key & Asset Management: maintain logs for keys, fuel cards; issue/collect keys; safeguard assets and escalate missing items
• Site Housekeeping: keep depot clean, tidy and organised; monitor parking and vehicle positioning; support stores and yard upkeep
• Audits & Compliance: conduct regular audits, identify discrepancies and support corrective actions; assist with inspections

Skills

Industry accreditations

Health and Safety certs

Experience in drainage/utilities/retai

Full UK driving licence

Depot/store/facilities experience

Asset/stock control or auditing

Basic IT literacy

Class 2 HGV licence (desirable)

Job description

Lanes Group is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £700 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Department

The Logistics Management Centre (LMC) provides wastewater tankering and treatment services across the Thames region, giving critical support to planned, routine, and resilience operations across the Thames Water network. The Tankering Division provides tanker transport of wastewater around the network to ensure it continues to operate. The Treatment Division supports the cleaning and treatment of wastewater infrastructure.

Purpose of the role

The Working Depot Lead is responsible for the efficient management of depot operations, ensuring the proper handling, storage, and distribution of materials and stock. This role includes overseeing the depot's standards, ensuring it remains tidy, clean, and compliant with health and safety regulations. The Working Depot Lead will manage stock levels, order PPE, and ensure the smooth movement of materials. Additionally, the role involves conducting regular audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies, and preparing for external audits. Proactivity and escalation of any issues when needed will be a key part of this role.

Location

Millbrook Depot, Southampton

Employment type

Full time

Shift pattern

4 nights on, 4 nights off, 18:00 – 06:00

Hours

40.25 per week

Salary

£42,814 per annum

Key Responsibilities

Key & Asset Management

• Maintain accurate logs for all keys, site access keys, and fuel cards.
• Issue and retrieve keys and fuel cards, ensuring full accountability and traceability.
• Store all assets securely and *escalate* any missing, damaged, or unaccounted for items.

Site Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised depot environment at all times.
• Monitor and ensure correct parking and vehicle positioning across the site.
• Support general site presentation, including tidiness of stores, yard areas, and communal spaces.

Audits & Compliance

• Conduct regular audits of keys, stock, site keys, and fuel cards in line with internal procedures.
• Identify discrepancies and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Support wider depot compliance checks and inspections as required.

Skills, Behaviours & Competencies

• Professional Attitude
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Demonstrates ownership of responsibilities and contributes positively to the depot environment.

Organisation & Attention to Detail

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain clear, accurate records.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Cleanliness & Site Presentation

• Consistently maintains high standards of cleanliness across the site.
• Understandings the importance of a professional, safe, and operationally efficient depot environment.

Please note: Training will be provided where required. The role may involve working outdoors and occasional manual handling.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Industry accreditations are required
• Health and Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH or First Aid) are an advantage
• Experience in the drainage, utilities or retail industry will be beneficial
• A full UK drivers licence
• Experience in a depot, stores, or facilities role.
• Experience with asset/stock control or auditing processes.
• Basic IT literacy for logging, tracking, and recording information.

Desirable:

• Class 2 HGV licence is desirable

Living the Company Values

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; this role holder is expected to:

• Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
• Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
• Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
• Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility
• Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

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, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’

Equality, Diversion & 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.