Solihull Depot Operations Lead

SRL Traffic Systems Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Cover

Virtual GP service

Company vehicle when travelling

Job summary

SRL Traffic Systems is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead the Solihull depot’s operations, fleet and asset control, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of temporary traffic systems across the region. The role requires champions of customer service and a high-quality, proactive approach to day-to-day decisions.

You will oversee depot and field teams, promote safety, manage schedules, and maintain equipment compliance, with weekend flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in depot management, traffic management, highways, utilities, or similar operational leadership roles.
• Strong planning, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Good commercial understanding of fleet, assets, budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily running of the depot, ensuring all jobs are delivered safely and on time.
• Lead depot and field-based teams, promoting a positive, accountable and high-performance culture.
• Oversee logistics, scheduling, warehouse operations, installations and collections.
• Ensure all equipment (traffic lights, trailers, batteries, ITS assets) is tested, maintained and compliant.
• Promote and enforce a strong health & safety culture across yard and site operations.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, handling call-outs, breakdowns and urgent requests.
• Control costs, monitor budgets and maximise commercial performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and legal requirements.

Skills

Depot management

Leadership

Logistics planning

Budgeting

Health & safety

Customer service

Job description

SRL Traffic Systems is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead the Solihull depot’s operations, fleet and asset control, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of temporary traffic systems across the region. The role requires champions of customer service and a high-quality, proactive approach to day-to-day decisions.

You will oversee depot and field teams, promote safety, manage schedules, and maintain equipment compliance, with weekend flexibility as needed.