Depot Supervisor

About the role

Location: Bottesford, Leicestershire - #LI-Onsite

Business Unit: Asset & Technology Solutions

Help keep our operations moving

At Balfour Beatty, we deliver the infrastructure and services that support communities across the UK. We're looking for a Depot Supervisor to join our Modular Accommodation team at our Bottesford depot, helping to manage day-to-day depot operations, stores and site activities.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on safety, organisation and operational efficiency. You'll work closely with operational teams, subcontractors and customers to ensure the depot remains a safe, compliant and productive environment.

While the role is primarily based at our Bottesford depot, there will be a requirement to travel to project locations across the UK. This may include occasional overnight stays to support operational activities and business requirements.

What you'll be doing

As a Depot Supervisor, you'll support the effective running of the depot, ensuring materials, equipment and resources are managed efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and customer service.

• Managing depot stores and stock control processes.


• Coordinating deliveries and collections.


• Supervising subcontractors and supporting directly employed labour on site.


• Assisting Operations Supervisors and Managers with the preparation and loading of materials and assets.


• Maintaining site security and supporting regulatory compliance requirements.


• Implementing and monitoring risk assessments and method statements.


• Carrying out basic depot maintenance activities as required.


• Managing depot documentation, records and digital filing systems.


• Maintaining site noticeboards and safety communications.


• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, suppliers and site personnel.


• Reporting unsafe acts, positive observations and near misses.


• Promoting a safe, tidy and organised working environment at all times.


• Supporting projects at operational locations when required.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Experience working within a depot, yard or operational environment.


• Knowledge of the construction, plant, fleet or modular accommodation sectors.


• Strong understanding of health and safety principles and practices.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Good record-keeping and administrative skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Customer-focused approach.


• Flexible attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Desirable:

• CSCS card.


• CPCS card and associated plant tickets.


• Forklift licence.


• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (training can be provided).


• Experience in a trade background such as joinery, plumbing or electrical work.


• NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com