Lanes Group

Traffic Management Night Depot Manager

Lanes Group  •  £42k - £45k/yr  •  Reading, GB (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

About the role

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a night Depot Manager for our Traffic Management workstream on our Thames Water contract. You will work alongside the Thames Water Night Manager to ensure operations run smoothly during the nights so the transition to the day teams is effective whilst ensuring SLA's are met. For the role, you will split your time during the week between both Reading and Kidlington depots and a company van will be provided for travel.

Location: Reading and Kidlington (travel between the two sites)

Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9pm-7am)

Salary: £42,000-£45,000 per annum

Responsibilities - but not limited to:

  • Carry out daily and nightly handovers with the Reading and Kidlington Depot Managers
  • Allocating all jobs after 5pm
  • Completing both depot On Hire Off Hire Logs
  • Night Operative Audits
  • Monitoring the email inbox and Big Change to ensure no SLA's are missed out of hours and late bookings for the next day to be allocated
  • Accurate time booking in so data can be caught in real time
  • Main light switch outs to be emailed to the relevant supervisor or planner and also to the councils/highways
  • Monday to Friday 16.00 to 21.00
  • OOH phone to be manned by existing OOH Manager roster
  • Saturday & Sunday Out of Hours as per Managers Roster (1 in 8 weeks)
  • Night MOS Audits
  • Health & Safety welfare calls to nights Operatives
  • Supply diversion routes to operatives
  • Creating new jobs on Big Change so as Operatives receive in real time

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

  • You must have a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
  • Confident in systems and functions
  • Experience of leading and supervising a team
  • To hold NRSWA accreditation
  • LANTRA 12ABCD
  • Holding a minimum of M6
  • Knowledge of permit schemes

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.

What we offer

  • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Company car
  • Free car parking on site

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 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.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please

Lanes Group

About Lanes Group

Lanes Group is a leading provider of specialist drainage, utility, and asset maintenance services. With a strong focus on innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction, we offer comprehensive solutions that keep essential infrastructure operating efficiently and effectively.

Founded in 1992, Lanes Group has grown to become a national leader, delivering high-quality services to a wide range of sectors including water utilities, rail, highways, energy, and commercial properties. Our expertise spans from emergency drainage repairs and planned maintenance to advanced technologies like CCTV drainage surveys, no-dig pipe rehabilitation, and robotic cutting.

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our investment in state-of-the-art equipment, industry-leading training, and sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact. We take pride in our ability to solve complex challenges, whether it’s clearing pipes deep within a mountain at Dinorwig Power Station, maintaining critical rail infrastructure, or managing large-scale utility projects.

At Lanes Group, our people are our greatest asset. Our team of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, always putting our customers first.

We are proud to support essential services across the UK and are continually expanding our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Connect with us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your infrastructure goals.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Leeds, GB
Year Founded
1992
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