Depot Manager - Frontline Highway Services Leader

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in East Midlands is seeking a proactive Depot Manager to lead operational delivery of highway services. The successful candidate will manage a team focused on service excellence and community impact. Responsibilities include overseeing workforce planning, ensuring health and safety compliance, and coordinating resources for effective service delivery. This role offers significant benefits including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexi Time Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Benefits and discounts package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing highway maintenance or construction operations.
• Experience in winter service and workforce management.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot operations and manage delivery of planned, reactive, and emergency works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and environmental standards.
• Act as the local point of contact for residents and emergency services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Planning and scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of highways legislation

Education

Professional qualification in highways/construction

Job description

A public service organization in East Midlands is seeking a proactive Depot Manager to lead operational delivery of highway services. The successful candidate will manage a team focused on service excellence and community impact. Responsibilities include overseeing workforce planning, ensuring health and safety compliance, and coordinating resources for effective service delivery. This role offers significant benefits including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a local government pension scheme.