Technical Supervisor

Egis Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking a capable Maintenance Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary M&E maintenance team on the M25 DBFO network, including the Dartford Crossing. The role focuses on safety, efficiency and effective people management in a live highway environment.

Successful candidates will manage day-to-day operations, ensure adherence to works methodologies, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CSCS card holder – Supervisor.
• Experience in electrical, mechanical or electronics trades.
• Experience delivering highway maintenance programs to time and cost.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and quality standards in a highways context.
• Competent user of IT systems.
• Current UK driving license.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and authoritatively to engage operatives and management.
• Ability to write clear briefings and handover notes and keep records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of electrical and mechanical plant at the Dartford Crossing and M25 tunnels.
• Lead safety initiatives, mitigate risks, and model safe working practices.
• Deliver works briefings identifying method, hazards, and controls.
• Ensure activities follow approved methodology and risks are controlled.
• Complete end-of-shift debriefs to resolve issues raised.
• Support compliance with contractual maintenance requirements.
• Line-manage M&E technicians and ensure adequate staffing and resources.
• Identify early risks to schedule and propose mitigations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure 3rd party accountability.
• Contribute to risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and engage the workforce for safety improvement.
• Manage fleet operations including drivers hours and vehicle defects.

Skills

Staff management

Verbal communication

IT systems

Health & safety

Electrical trade

Mechanical trade

Driving license

Tools

N/A

Job description

Job Description

Role Purpose:

Management of a team of M&E Maintenance Technicians on the M25 DBFO Network. Ensuring that all Team members are thoroughly briefed on the works they are to undertake, ensure staff are working safely, efficiently and effectively. Ensuring safe and uninterrupted throughput of the crossing for all road users Responsible for all aspects of people management of the directly employed workforce.

Responsibilities:

• To be conversant with the operation of all electrical / mechanical plant within the Dartford River Crossing and other M25 Tunnels.
• Responsible for the delivery of Safety objectives by increasing our awareness of risks, driving risk mitigation, and leading by example.
• Prepare and deliver suitable works briefings, which adequately identify the work methodology, highlight the onsite hazards & risks along with control measures to be implemented.
• Ensure that all work activities are adequately managed ensuring that the identified works methodology is adhered to.
• Ensure that a detailed debrief is completed for all works activities at the end of each shift so that any identified issues can be resolved.
• Take an active role in the compliance of Contractual requirements including reactive & planned preventative maintenance.
• First line management of all M&E Maintenance technicians for day-to-day people management.
• Maintain sufficient levels of resource are in place to ensure the safe delivery of all works activities and highlight at an early stage any areas of risk to the programme and identify potential solutions.
• Ensure that accurate records are maintained for all activities. Ensure that information is collected to demonstrate 3rd party accountability.
• Participate in the production of risk assessments and method statements.
• Delivery of toolbox talks, engaging the workforce to ensure good understanding of the subject matter and provide feedback for continual improvement.
• Management of fleet including compliance with Drivers Hours recording and Vehicle Defect reporting.

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• CSCS card holder – Supervisor
• Previous Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics trade specific role
• Previous experience in highway maintenance programs delivered to cost target and time
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety and quality and environment standards within a highways context
• Competent user of IT systems
• Current UK driving license
• Proven experience of managing & leading multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to communicate verbally with clarity and authority to engage operatives, colleagues and management.
• The ability to write clear and understandable briefings and handover notes and keep full and accurate records.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• SSSTS/ SMSTS
• Current UK driving license LGV Class 2
• Knowledge and experience of Severe Weather and reactive management
• Previous experience in highway maintenance on a live motorway or All-Purpose Trunk Road (APTR) network

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*