Lanes Group
Depot Lead
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Depot Lead
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 UK's leading infrastructure delivery partners, we employ around 5,000 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 UK's 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.
Position: Depot Lead
Location: Camberley STW, Riverside Way, Surrey
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday - Friday 40 Hours
Salary: OTE £29,000 (Made up of basic pay, overtime and on call allowance bonuses)
Benefits: 21 days holiday (including bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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 depot organisation:
Depot Standards and Housekeeping
- Oversee and maintain high depot standards, ensuring the depot remains tidy, organised, and clean at all times taking responsibility for the physical appearance of the depot, ensuring that stock is neatly stored and compliant with Health and Safety standards.
Stock and Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate records of stock, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials and equipment ensuring stock movements are recorded accurately, including deliveries, returns, and discrepancies.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Health, Safety, and Compliance
- Ensure depot operations comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, including the proper storage and handling of materials and PPE.
- Conduct regular safety checks on tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Escalate any health and safety concerns promptly to the appropriate channels to ensure a safe working environment.
- Conduct regular internal audits and prepare for external audits to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.
- Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
Logistics and Deliveries Management
- Oversee the loading and unloading of stock, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
- Assist with vehicle movement within the depot when required/ Deliver Urgent equipment to site in response to pollution events/client requests and operational needs
Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement
- Implement changes to improve workflow, reduce downtime, and enhance service delivery.
- Lead initiatives to streamline depot operations and improve overall efficiency, ensuring that best practices are followed.
Administrative and Reporting Duties
- Accountability for accurate and up-to-date records of stock levels, deliveries, PPE usage, and any discrepancies.
- Generate reports on stock movements, order fulfilment, depot performance, and any health and safety compliance issues.
So if you enjoy working outdoors and 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.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of depot standards.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have operational expertise (including budgeting and forecasting). Having strong negotiation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills is crucial to this role. Strategic thinking and result-driven with a data driven approach to decision making, focusing on achieving targets is important as is effective organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload. Being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong attention to detail is imperative. Adaptability and flexibility is key.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- A full UK drivers licence
- Health and Safety certifications (e.g. IOSH or First Aid) are an advantage but not essential
- Experience in the drainage, utilities, warehousing or retail industry will be beneficial
- Class 2 HGV licence is desirable to manoeuvre vehicles, but not essential
Employer Positive About Mental Health
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.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location