Depot Supervisor

Balfour Beatty plc; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave

Pension and incentive schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Depot Supervisor for our Bottesford depot. You will oversee day-to-day depot operations, stores and site activities, ensuring safety and efficiency across materials, equipment and resources. Occasional travel to UK project locations and overnight stays may be required.

The role emphasises practical, hands-on management, strong organisational skills, and adherence to health and safety standards to support operational teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a depot/yard or operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety principles and practices.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transport.
• Good record-keeping and administrative skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Customer-focused approach and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage depot stores and stock control processes.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections.
• Supervise subcontractors and on-site labour.
• Assist with loading of materials and assets.
• Maintain site security and regulatory compliance.
• Implement and monitor risk assessments and method statements.
• Carry out basic depot maintenance tasks.
• Manage depot documentation and digital filing systems.
• Maintain safety communications and notices.
• Build relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Depot environment experience

Health and safety knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication

Education

CSCS card

CPCS card

Forklift licence

SSSTS or SMSTS qualification

NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision

Job description

About The Role

Location: Bottesford, Leicestershire -

Business Unit: Asset & Technology Solutions

Help keep our operations moving

At Balfour Beatty, we deliver the infrastructure and services that support communities across the UK. We're looking for a Depot Supervisor to join our Modular Accommodation team at our Bottesford depot, helping to manage day-to-day depot operations, stores and site activities.

This is a hands‑on role with a strong focus on safety, organisation and operational efficiency. You'll work closely with operational teams, subcontractors and customers to ensure the depot remains a safe, compliant and productive environment.

While the role is primarily based at our Bottesford depot, there will be a requirement to travel to project locations across the UK. This may include occasional overnight stays to support operational activities and business requirements.

What you'll be doing

As a Depot Supervisor, you'll support the effective running of the depot, ensuring materials, equipment and resources are managed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and customer service.

• Managing depot stores and stock control processes.
• Coordinating deliveries and collections.
• Supervising subcontractors and supporting directly employed labour on site.
• Assisting Operations Supervisors and Managers with the preparation and loading of materials and assets.
• Maintaining site security and supporting regulatory compliance requirements.
• Implementing and monitoring risk assessments and method statements.
• Carrying out basic depot maintenance activities as required.
• Managing depot documentation, records and digital filing systems.
• Maintaining site noticeboards and safety communications.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, suppliers and site personnel.
• Reporting unsafe acts, positive observations and near misses.
• Promoting a safe, tidy and organised working environment at all times.
• Supporting projects at operational locations when required.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Experience working within a depot, yard or operational environment.
• Knowledge of the construction, plant, fleet or modular accommodation sectors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety principles and practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good record-keeping and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Desirable

• CSCS card.
• CPCS card and associated plant tickets.
• Forklift licence.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (training can be provided).
• Experience in a trade background such as joinery, plumbing or electrical work.
• NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence "Employer Recognition Scheme" and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]