Depot Manager

Core Highways Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Plan

Enhanced maternity pay

33 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing App

CPD: training and development

Job summary

Core Highways are seeking a Depot Manager for the Winchester depot to lead the depot team and ensure safe, efficient delivery of services. You will drive health and safety, manage resources and collaborate with local authorities and customers.

The role requires strong leadership, budget control, and excellent communication. This position is based at the Winchester depot with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in an operational environment.
• Experience in construction/utilities/highways/traffic management industry.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs within the depot.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the depot team to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of our service.
• Lead by example to ensure Health, Safety and Welfare of employees under your control.
• Operate under the management of the Area and Regional Managers and implement policies, with priority given to Health & Safety issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, local authorities and the wider team.
• Review the programme of works, liaise with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of resources and competencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Job description

Core Highways are a leading provider of temporary traffic management, barrier solutions and events signage. People are the heart of our business. We recognise each and every individual’s value and commitment and we know that the success of our business is only made possible by the drive and enthusiasm of our people.

As a nationwide business, we have a number of fulfilling roles and we're often looking to expand our teams as we continue to grow.

We currently have a vacancy for a Depot Manager at our Winchester Depot.

The Role:

• To lead the depot team to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of our service.
• Leading by example to ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of employees under your control and those affected by your acts.
• Operate under the management of the Area and Regional Managers and implement policies, with priority given to Health & Safety issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stake holders – customers, local authorities and the wider team.
• To review the programme of works, liaise with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of the depot resources, and that sufficient resources of the correct competencies are available to deliver the works.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Able to demonstrate previous experience of leading a team in an operational environment, to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Experience in a similar role ideally within the Construction, utilities, highways, local authorities, or Traffic Management industry
• Ability to manage against budget and control costs within the depot
• Be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and experience of leading teams in comparable roles
• Excellent people and communication skills with the ability to lead by example
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure

What we offer:

• Salary between £49,000.00 to £51,000.00
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• HSF Health Plan
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 33 days holiday per year – Inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program – providing free 24/7, professional and confidential advice on any issue both personal and work related
• Free Wellbeing App – access to the latest in wellbeing support for example, virtual fitness programs, help to stop smoking etc.
• CPD: support and training to develop your career and skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to be signatories to the Care Leavers Covenant and the Armed Forces Covenant.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise that everybody is different and strive to harness those differences to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, their talents are recognised and they are given every opportunity to develop their full potential.

For further information, a copy of the Job Description or an informal conversation please get in touch.