Depot Lead

Depot Lead

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our staff have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

• 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.

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.

• Oversee and maintain high depot standards, ensuring the depot remains tidy, organised, and clean at all times.
• Take responsibility for the physical appearance of the depot, ensuring that stock is neatly stored, and all equipment is appropriately organised.
• Regularly assess the depot environment to ensure it remains safe and compliant with health and safety regulations, promptly escalating issues as needed.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in depot cleanliness and organisation, implementing necessary changes to maintain high standards.

• Maintain accurate records of stock, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials and equipment.
• Ensure that stock is managed effectively using just-in-time stock control practices, proactively ordering and replenishing materials as required.
• Ensure stock movements are recorded accurately, including deliveries, returns, and discrepancies.
• Oversee the safe storage and organisation of materials, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

• 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.
• Manage PPE inventory, ensuring it is ordered, stored, and distributed in accordance with safety requirements.
• 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.

• Coordinate the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials to meet operational needs.
• Oversee the loading and unloading of stock, ensuring materials are handled safely and efficiently.
• Ensure that vehicles are loaded correctly, optimising space and ensuring the safe transport of materials.
• Assist with vehicle movement within the depot when required, utilising an HGV licence for operational needs.
• Deliver urgent equipment to site in response to pollution events/client requests and operational needs.