Depot Manager
Location
West Midlands
The Role
The Depot Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of depot and traffic management operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. You will oversee site activities, making sure operatives are properly briefed, working to the correct RAMS and equipped with the appropriate PPE and uniform, while maintaining a professional and compliant environment across all works.
Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day running or the depot, ensuring traffic management operations are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company health & safety standards
* Ensure all traffic management sites are installed and maintained to a high standard through regular supervision, audits and site visits
* Manage and support traffic management operatives, ensuring RAMS, SOPs and safety procedures are understood and always followed
* Plan and coordinate daily operations, ensuring work schedules are accurate and resources are allocated effectively
* Maintain compliance with client KPIs and respond promptly and professionally to client queries or issues
* Monitor depot performance, including labour, equipment and operational costs reporting changes or making suggestions for improvements where applicable
* Promote a strong health & safety culture, delivering regular briefings and ensuring all operatives are properly equipped with compliant PPE
* Maintain accurate operational records and support the preparation of performance and operational reports
* Ensure depot facilities, vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high standard and remain safe and compliant
The Person
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Highly organised and proactive
* Safety-focused mindset
* Excellent communication skills
* Problem-solving ability
* Attention to detail
* Professional and approachable
* Resilient and calm under pressure
Technical Skills & Experience
* Experience supervising large traffic management schemes and managing traffic management operatives and supervisors
* Strong knowledge of temporary traffic management practices, including Sector Scheme 12D
* Experience in all aspects of 12D traffic management operations
* Proven experience installing and operating multi-phase temporary traffic signals and maintaining lane closures
* Experience working in reactive environments, including emergency situations and road traffic incidents
* Anility to produce and maintain accurate operational records and documentation
Qualifications & Training
* Sector Scheme 12D M6
* CSCS Card
* Full Driving License
Salary description
£40.00 - £40.00 per year