Civils Supervisor
JOB_54035104812019Job type
PermanentLocation
DundeeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Civils ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
Negotiable based on experience
Excellent opportunity with busy Tier 1 Contractor!
Your new company
A leading infrastructure and support services organisation is seeking an experienced Depot Supervisor to join its Dundee-based operations team. The business delivers essential maintenance and operational services across highways, transportation, and critical public infrastructure, supporting communities through the safe and efficient delivery of frontline services.
Due to continued growth and operational requirements, an opportunity has arisen for a motivated supervisor to oversee daily depot activities and ensure the effective management of personnel, plant, vehicles, and materials.
Your new role
As Depot Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of depot operations, ensuring resources are deployed safely and efficiently to meet contractual and operational requirements. You will act as a key link between operational management and frontline teams, maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and service delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supervising depot staff, operatives, drivers, and subcontractors.
- Planning and coordinating daily workloads and resource allocation.
- Managing depot activities, including vehicle, plant, equipment, and material control.
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Monitoring vehicle and plant inspections, servicing schedules, and maintenance records.
- Supporting winter maintenance operations and emergency response activities where required.
- Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce performance reviews.
- Maintaining accurate records, stock inventories, timesheets, and compliance documentation.
- Assisting with incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Liaising with managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
- Driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the depot.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience within a depot, transport, highways, utilities, logistics, or infrastructure environment.
- Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
- Experience coordinating operational resources, plant, vehicles, and workforce deployment.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable qualifications include:
- SSSTS or SMSTS.
- IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.
- Experience working within local authority, highways maintenance, or public sector contracts.
- Plant, transport, or operational management qualifications.
In return, you will receive:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Clear career progression prospects within a growing organisation.
- Access to employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
- The opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure services across the region.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Civils SupervisorJOB_540351048120192026-07-132026-10-12
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