Getting to know: Charlie Purvis, Operations Manager

Meet the people behind our success as we unveil the stories, passions, and expertise of our dedicated team. Discover how their experience enables us to become a trusted environmental services partner for clients across the UK. This time let's get to know Charlie Purvis, Operations Manager at Oneline.

What was your background before joining Oneline?

Prior to joining Oneline I was working for a building insurance repair network dealing with complex and high-value subsidence insurance claims. Each claim would have many parties involved that I was required to coordinate and ensure the process ran as smoothly as possible.

What do you do at Oneline?

I have been a CCTV drainage surveyor working on complex mapping jobs and syphons, gaining in-depth knowledge of setting up and operating our CCTV vans. I have also spent significant time quality checking CCTV survey work and processing CCTV drainage reports, ensuring all projects meet high standards and provide accurate data.

I am now stepping in to the Operations Manager role looking after CCTV and jetting, overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the units, and managing scheduling and workflow to ensure efficiency and timely service delivery.

What excites you about coming to work?

The diversity and daily challenge that our industry offers; no two days are the same. I enjoy carrying out site visits to look at some of our large-scale jobs, and the problem-solving that is involved in coming up with methods on completing the jobs.

What is your favourite thing about Oneline?

The people and the comradery between all the staff, working hard to complete jobs to the highest possible standard which is what sets us apart from everyone else.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I play football for my local team with Tom Winter and Jake Wych, who are both also in the operations team at Oneline.

What are you looking forward to over the next 12 months?

Continuing the hard work that we have put in over the last few years helping Oneline to grow and become the go-to drainage contractor for complex works across the country.