Operations Manager- Lanes

Lanes Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Company van with a fuel card

Life assurance

Auto-enrolment pension

Free onsite parking

Friendly working environment

Job summary

The Lanes Group seeks an Operations Manager to join the Washington team. You will lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and optimise fleet and equipment use while maintaining safety and service standards. You will drive productivity, compliance and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities include staff training records, workload planning, toolbox talks, and safety audits. A strong IT capability and organisational skills are essential to manage resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Staff management experience leading operational teams.
• Experience managing fleets, equipment and resources.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Full driving licence with limited penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities and lead teams to deliver service safely and efficiently.
• Manage staff training records, workload planning and timesheets.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, vehicle servicing and equipment calibration.
• Ensure health and safety audits are conducted and standards upheld.

Skills

Staff management

Fleet management

Health and safety

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Lanes Group is the UK's largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, helping maintain the seamless operation of the nation's water systems. Formed in 1992, the company has a half‑billion‑pound turnover and a workforce of over 4,000 staff.

The Role

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team in Washington. As Operations Manager, you will oversee day‑to‑day operational activities, manage teams, vehicles, equipment and resources efficiently, safely and in line with company standards. You will provide strong leadership to operational teams, drive productivity, compliance and service delivery while maintaining a safe and positive working environment.

Responsibilities

Staff Management

• Ensuring operational teams are completing work in a timely and safe manner.
• Booking and keeping records of staff training.
• Planning and monitoring staff workload & scheduling.
• Timesheet, absence, and holiday management.
• Depot Manager.
• Conducting toolbox talks, inductions and stand‑down meetings as required.

Fleet & Equipment Management

• Ensuring all company vehicles are kept and maintained to company standards.
• Ensuring all fleet are serviced and MOTs covered as required.
• Liasing with the transport department to ensure all procedures/policies are adhered to.
• Calibration of tools.
• Making sure all equipment is fit for daily use and ensuring the correct equipment is allocated.
• Ensuring stock audits are carried out regularly.

Health & Safety

• Ensuring all equipment is used correctly and all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Conducting regular Health and Safety audits.
• Ensuring compliance on and off site with the involvement of the H & S management team.
• Arranging PAT testing, fire extinguisher servicing and secondary checks.

Due to the nature of the role successful applicants will be expected to participate in the on‑call rota and will require flexibility surrounding work hours.

About You

• Previous Management/Supervisory experience.
• Full UK Driving licence – no more than 6 penalty points.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to use all Microsoft programmes.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Experience in ensuring maximum productivity and optimum asset usage.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety.

Benefits

• Holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Company van with a fuel card.
• Life assurance.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Friendly working environment.

About Lanes

At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and customers. It’s a big part of who we are and one of the reasons we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2,200 staff and a network of depots across the country.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please.