Repair and Maintenance Supervisor

We are thrilled to announce that Lanes Group and Sapphire Utility Solutions have secured multiple contract extensions with our key strategic client, Severn Trent Water. As trusted delivery partners, we will continue providing proactive and reactive wastewater solutions across their network, supporting them through the AMP8 regulatory period - the most significant investment phase the water industry has ever seen.

We are currently recruiting for a Repair and Maintenance Supervisor to join our team, delivering exceptional customer service and innovative operational solutions across the Midlands area. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, working on critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

Join us as we continue to grow and shape the future of wastewater services with Severn Trent Water.

About the Role:

The Repair and Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for  for managing remote operational teams across a geographical area. Driving and managing operational performance through effective leadership, management of your teams. Ensuring your teams are working productively, have the skill sets to deliver all work efficiently and ensuring that health, safety, and wellbeing are at the forefront of everyone's mind.

Constantly working to improve customer service by striving to deliver a same day solution of customer issues. Diving performance management and coaching of resources to deliver efficient same day solutions for both the customer and the environment.

Each day brings a fresh challenge, but safe working, quality delivery and a strong customer focus are at the heart of everything you will do.

Location: Shropshire

Responsibilities: 

Daily activities

Issuing daily work packages,

Monitoring safety / compliance on site

Approving and checking daily Risk and method statements.

Carry out cat downloads

Undertaking Safety / compliance / quality, Audits,

Dealing with customer complaints positively

Toolbox talks.

Manage other resource e.g., reinstatement, materials, and plant.

work with the scheduling team ensuring programmes is managed and delivered

You will help manage the defect programme and ensure that KPIs are met, and Highway Meetings are attended

liaise with the Support Services and Streetworks Team to ensure that FPN and Section74 liabilities are managed

Complete team inspections, to ensure a high level of compliance with a real focus on quality and first-time reinstatement

Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance

Maintain full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) regulations, ensuring that all site activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Severn Trent Water standards.

Conduct and oversee regular risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

Promote a strong safety culture across all operational teams, reinforcing adherence to safe working practices..

Customer Experience & Engagement

Ensure minimal disruption to customers and communities while conducting survey activities.

Coordinate with customer liaison teams to provide clear communication and engagement where access is required.

Ensure project teams are briefed on customer-related concerns to maintain a positive perception of Severn Trent Water.

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.

24 Days holiday allowance plus bank holidays. 

Company vehicle 

Pension

Death in service

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking

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

Lanes I 

SUS 

Clearflow

AQS

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

Strictly no agencies please