Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
You’ll be joining our Highways maintenance team, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
Want to come and be a part of it
What will you be doing
Manage the day-to-day running of the Depot, leading the Depot Coordinator, Store Person, and Operatives, setting objectives and maintaining company and contract standards.
Lead by example to create a safe, efficient, and high-performing team, working closely with scheduling and commercial teams to improve depot performance.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, Welfare, Quality, and Best Practice standards.
Investigate SHE incidents, complete reports, and share lessons learned across the business.
Build strong client relationships through regular meetings, managing budgets and delivering excellent service to Hampshire Highways.
Work with the Commercial team to understand Depot Cost & Value reports, identifying challenges and opportunities.
Participate in Winter Maintenance and Emergency Response standby rotas, supporting service delivery when required.
Hold regular meetings with Supervisors and Scheduling teams to ensure efficient work programming and timely resolution of safety defects.
Support training delivery by working with the Training Coordinator to maximise attendance and training effectiveness.
Develop specialist knowledge and skills that support business improvement and operational excellence.
Mentor apprentices and support their development within the business.
Provide flexible support across depots, including covering supervisory duties when required.
What you’ll bring
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation relevant to the industry.
Experience in the Highways sector, with knowledge of Sector Schemes and NRSWA; SSSTS and CSCS Supervisor accreditation preferred.
Commercially aware, with an understanding of how operational performance drives business success and customer value.
A positive role model who motivates teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality customer service.
Able to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Competent in Microsoft 365 and work management systems, with the ability to interpret performance, budget, and workload data.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Takes ownership of issues and uses strong communication skills to achieve positive outcomes.
Adaptable and flexible, with a positive approach to change and continuous improvement initiatives.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
Company van
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
Holiday purchase scheme
Personal Accident Cover
About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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