Depot Manager

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