Highway Depot Manager

Carrington West; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Depot Manager for Highways Maintenance in Greater London. This role involves overseeing depot operations, managing teams, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing service delivery. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in highways maintenance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave policies

Pension and share incentive schemes

Development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance or a related infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during incident management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activities within the depot.
• Lead emergency and incident response.
• Drive improvements in productivity, safety, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

CSCS qualification

Job description

Depot Manager - Highways Maintenance
Location: Greater London
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + Company Vehicle
A leading infrastructure services provider is looking for an experienced Depot Manager to take ownership of on-road maintenance operations within a key section of the London orbital network. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team delivering essential highway maintenance and incident response services.
About the Role
In this position, you will manage daily operations across a busy depot, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities. You will lead a team of Supervisors and Operatives, ensuring high standards of work, robust safety practices, and effective performance management.
The role also includes responsibility for incident management at a strategic (Silver) level and supporting winter maintenance operations. You'll be expected to maintain high levels of service delivery and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the operation.
Key Responsibilities
·Oversee all operational activities within the depot, ensuring safe and effective delivery of works
·Manage and motivate depot teams, ensuring resources are well-planned and teams are fully briefed
·Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational data
·Lead emergency and incident response, including participation in the Silver Manager rota
·Ensure plant, vehicles, and equipment are managed and maintained in line with safety regulations
·Conduct site inspections and safety audits, identifying areas for improvement
·Deliver team briefings, manage rotas, annual leave, sickness, and training requirements
·Drive improvements in productivity, safety, and operational performance
·Promote a safety-first culture and support organisational goals related to health, safety, and sustainability
What We're Looking For
·Appropriate CSCS qualification
·Experience in highways maintenance or a related infrastructure sector
·Proven leadership and people management skills
·Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards
·Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
·Ability to work under pressure, especially during incident management or winter operations
Benefits
This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
·Flexible working arrangements, including staggered start/finish times (where applicable)
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Enhanced family leave policies
·Pension and share incentive schemes
·Development and training opportunities
·Recognition and employee support programmes