Overview
Operations Supervisor - Project Manager role at Lanes Group. Location: Andover. Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm. Salary: £38,000-£44,000 per annum.
About The Role
We are seeking an Operations Supervisor to join our team in Andover within our Highways Division. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient and safe operations of our field-based HGV Engineers and Operatives who carry out on the highways, including cleaning, surveys and some repairs work. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the planning and coordination of engineering activities, performing site Health & Safety audits, ensuring the team is properly equipped, and maintaining a professional and safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with planning and coordinating the activities of the engineering team to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.
* Being the first point of contact for the operatives and supporting them with problem solving for any drainage related issues.
* Customer/Client interaction - providing timescales and acting as a contact to answer questions or queries.
* Perform Health & Safety audits on-site and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
* Ensure the team has the necessary equipment, information, and resources to complete work efficiently and safely.
* Assisting in managing the company’s vehicles and plant within the depot, ensuring they are properly calibrated, serviced, and maintained.
* Maintain the fleet and equipment in a condition that reflects the company’s professional image and commitment to Health & Safety.
* Oversee the efficient scheduling of work to maximise productivity and asset usage.
About You
* Previous experience in drainage or utilities is preferred, but not essential.
* Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team of field-based engineers.
* A full UK driving licence is required.
* Ability to schedule and prioritise tasks effectively to optimise workflow and asset usage.
* SMTS
Experience
* People management and leadership skills
* Customer service skills
* Team working
* Planning, programming & Invoicing
* Reasonable IT skills
* Good multitasker
What You Will Get In Return
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group – the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
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.
The Lanes Group plc comprises a range of established service providers and subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. Strictly no agencies please.
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