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