Multi-Site Depot Supervisor

New Forest District Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Depot Supervisor to lead operational oversight across multiple depots. This crucial role includes ensuring safety and compliance across strategically important sites while driving service improvements. Ideal candidates will be confident leaders with strong communication skills and experience in health and safety compliance. The position offers a salary between £40,174 and £43,236, with benefits including hybrid working, pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff across multiple operational sites.
• Experience with health and safety regulations including LOLER and COSHH.
• Proficient with mobile reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations across depot sites.
• Oversee statutory inspections and fire-safety checks.
• Manage depot cleaning operatives and maintain high standards.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Tech-savviness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mobile reporting tools

Job description

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of our operational depots? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced Depot Supervisor to join our Estates, Valuation and Facilities team. This is a pivotal role overseeing a portfolio of strategically important depot sites across the New Forest district – the backbone of our essential services.

Why this role matters

• Hardley Depot – a brand-new £8.1 million facility entering full operational use.
• Ringwood Depot – scheduled for a full site overhaul in 2025/26.
• Marsh Lane Depot – phased improvement planning underway.
• Legacy sites such as Claymeadow, Barton and Sturt Pond requiring ongoing compliance and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be at the heart of these changes, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving improvements that support our ambitious service goals.
• Leading day‑to‑day operations across six depot sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Acting as the single escalation point for plant and equipment issues.
• Managing depot cleaning operatives and maintaining high standards.
• Overseeing statutory inspections, fire‑safety checks and EV‑charging infrastructure.
• Liaising with contractors, suppliers and internal teams to keep services running smoothly.

Qualifications & Experience

• A natural communicator comfortable making dynamic decisions and solving practical problems on site.
• A confident leader with experience managing staff across multiple operational sites.
• Skilled in health and safety compliance, including LOLER, PUWER, COSHH and fire‑safety.
• Tech‑savvy with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and mobile reporting tools.

Disability Confident. As a Disability Confident employer we will normally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by us. For more details please go to .

As one of the largest districts in the country, with six towns and close relations with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment where every employee can help drive our aims.

At NFDC, we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council. We encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, ideas are actively sought and self‑development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and actively promote a good work/life balance. We are keen to support career development and help all colleagues become the best they can be.

We are proud of our values; watch this short video to find out more: LEAF Learning – Empathy, Ambition, Fairness (youtube.com)

£40,174 – £43,236 per annum.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.
Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision.
Hybrid Working.
On‑site parking.
Wide range of employee discounts at high‑street retailers including supermarkets, stores and restaurants.
Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories.
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24‑hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).

Looking for a dynamic and operational work environment?
While your main base will be our brand-new Hardley Depot, you’ll also travel across a network of strategically important sites – from Ringwood to Totton and coastal locations. Hardley offers modern offices, welfare facilities and workshops designed for efficiency and safety, while other depots provide varied environments where your leadership will make a real impact. You’ll enjoy a role that blends office‑based tasks with hands‑on operational oversight, giving you the best of both worlds: structured spaces for planning and collaboration, and active engagement in the field.