Patching Supervisor - #150843

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

Due to business expansion, we are currently looking for a new Patching Supervisor to report into the Lining Project manager, based at our Stafford office. The role will be covering contracts with the Patching and Lining division. This role is best suited to somebody who thrives in running a team with excellent man management skills and strong communication skills, who can work well under pressure.

The ideal candidate MUST hold a UK driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving, stable and successful business.

Location: Stafford

Hours: 50 hours per week, 07.00am-17:00pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend work available.

Salary: £38000 - £42000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Responsibilities – But Not Limited To

• Support the project manager in planning and management of the Patching teams.
• Strong Man Management skills are essential
• Audits, compliance, and site safety in line with company policies and health and safety.
• Problem solving – analytical skills.
• Customer interaction.
• Client interaction.
• Fleet and plant management.
• Monitoring productivity
• Excellent housekeeping, whilst adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Providing positive and innovative input to the team.
• Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Attend meetings at various sites on a weekly basis to discuss potential works and CPI’s
• Daily management of live work bank, which will require liaising with client and lining team daily and reacting to live high priority jobs.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications Required For The Role

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Strong Management experience essential
• Customer and client interaction, at all levels
• Competent in IT
• All aspects of patching, lining and robotic cutting.
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work to deadlines and be reactive to the business needs.
• A great work ethic
  
  

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

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Death in service
• Free car parking
• Company vehicle provided
  
  

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