Operations Manager

Operations Manager

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

Due to company growth we are looking to appoint an experienced Operations Manager to join our Manchester Depot. Working closely with the Depot Manager, you will be responsible for meeting SLA’s and KPI’s.

Location: Eccles, Manchester

Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility required due to the nature of the role)

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car plus fuel card or car allowance
• Life Assurance
• Competitive pension scheme

About the Role

We are looking for an Operations Manager in support of our Eccles Depot. This role requires you to work closely with the Depot Manager and operatives to ensure the smooth running of works within the field and on site.

• Take responsibility for the organisation, planning of work for a team of operational staff out in the field, who are dealing with planned and reactive work
• Responsible for ensuring that the fleet of vehicles and equipment used are fully compliant with safety legislations
• Taking responsibility for company vehicles and plant within the contract - ensure that they are calibrated and serviced correctly
• Liaising with Head Office and Mobile Engineers
• Ensure that work is completed within a strict timescales
• Ensure health and safety compliance is imperative
• Scheduling of work and keeping everyone informed and up to date is crucial
• Responsible for recruitment and retention of operational staff - ensuring that training takes place
• Working within the office and off site

About You

• Previous Utilities experience - ideally drainage, however previous experience in construction, civil engineering or reactive maintenance
• Ability to plan and schedule work with all paperwork for compliance
• Previous management experience
• Experience in with H&S compliance with an understanding of fleet maintenance and driver compliance
• Full UK License with no more than 6 points

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

This position is open to internal and external candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

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