Team Leadership & Workforce Optimisation

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team by providing guidance, training, and career development opportunities.
• Manage workforce planning, including scheduling, workload allocation, and resource adjustments, to maintain efficiency and meet operational demands.
• Create a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Identify potential risks, implement risk mitigation strategies, and enforce workplace safety procedures.
• Act as the escalation point for critical operational challenges, ensuring swift resolution while maintaining business continuity.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments, including HR, finance, and procurement, to align logistics strategies with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth supply chain operations and compliance.
• Represent the treatment and logistics division in executive meetings, reporting on performance, challenges, and strategic initiatives.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks or projects

Your contribution to the company:

• Drive delivery of key contractual KPIs
• Drive delivery of excellent customer experience for both external and internal customers – supporting the productivity and utilisation of our field teams
• 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’

About You:

• The successful candidate must have a Full UK Driver's Licence to be considered for this position.
• Strong managerial experience.
• Leadership experience and strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Confidentiality is very important within this position and we are looking for someone with experience of working with sensitive information.
• This is a fast-paced position and it is essential that you have experience of prioritising your workload and being organised is crucial.
• Proficient within the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Although it is not essential, it is desirable if the successful candidate will have Senior Managerial experience within a Drainage/Utilities business. It is also desirable that you will be proficient in IOS software and have a good understanding of Sewer Flooding and Pollution activities.

You must have a full UK driver's licence.

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.

Please note: we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.