Field Manager

Field Manager

We are recruiting Field Managers to oversee our employees in our Millbrook depot in Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to start a new career with us here at Lanes Group!

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health safety and wellbeing of our people our customers and the communities we serve. As one of the UKs leading infrastructure delivery partners we employ around 5000 talented people across a nationwide network of depots and operational locations delivering annual revenues in excess of 650 million.

We provide essential infrastructure drainage wastewater and utility services to many of the UKs leading organisations including a significant number of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies. Our success is built on the expertise of our people our commitment to doing things safely and professionally and our focus on delivering outstanding service every day.

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.

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 employees have the right tools competency and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

Position: Field Manager

Location: Crawley Depot West Sussex

Job Type: permanent full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours plus on call rota - start times to be discussed

Salary: 35000 - 38000 per annum depending upon experience

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

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Manager for the Hampshire Region you will need to be able to lead a team of multi-skilled waste network service engineers in the delivery of both a reactive and planned 24/7 operational response in a dynamic environment. The key to success in this role is having a proactive purposeful yet personable approach in performance and line management.

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

• 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 Hampshire the Head of Field Operations or any other member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

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.

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
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are Stronger Together

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.

Required Experience:

Manager