Job Title

Depot Manager

Location

West Midlands

The Role

The Depot Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of depot and traffic management operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. You will oversee site activities, making sure operatives are properly briefed, working to the correct RAMS and equipped with the appropriate PPE and uniform, while maintaining a professional and compliant environment across all works.

Responsibilities

* Oversee day-to-day running or the depot, ensuring traffic management operations are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company health & safety standards

* Ensure all traffic management sites are installed and maintained to a high standard through regular supervision, audits and site visits

* Manage and support traffic management operatives, ensuring RAMS, SOPs and safety procedures are understood and always followed

* Plan and coordinate daily operations, ensuring work schedules are accurate and resources are allocated effectively

* Maintain compliance with client KPIs and respond promptly and professionally to client queries or issues

* Monitor depot performance, including labour, equipment and operational costs reporting changes or making suggestions for improvements where applicable

* Promote a strong health & safety culture, delivering regular briefings and ensuring all operatives are properly equipped with compliant PPE

* Maintain accurate operational records and support the preparation of performance and operational reports

* Ensure depot facilities, vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high standard and remain safe and compliant

The Person

* Strong leadership and team management skills

* Highly organised and proactive

* Safety-focused mindset

* Excellent communication skills

* Problem-solving ability

* Attention to detail

* Professional and approachable

* Resilient and calm under pressure

Technical Skills & Experience

* Experience supervising large traffic management schemes and managing traffic management operatives and supervisors

* Strong knowledge of temporary traffic management practices, including Sector Scheme 12D

* Experience in all aspects of 12D traffic management operations

* Proven experience installing and operating multi-phase temporary traffic signals and maintaining lane closures

* Experience working in reactive environments, including emergency situations and road traffic incidents

* Anility to produce and maintain accurate operational records and documentation

Qualifications & Training

* Sector Scheme 12D M6

* CSCS Card

* Full Driving License