Job Description

There are plenty of reasons to join us at Dorset Council. You'll get a generous benefits package including the Local Government Pension Scheme, 5-6 weeks' annual leave (depending on your length of service) plus bank holidays, and access to a council vehicle.



We'll also support your development with a wide range of training opportunities. These include mental health and first aid, plant operation, LGV Class 2 with full CPC, winter service, Lantra traffic management, chainsaw use, health and safety, site supervision, and even apprenticeships in Highway Maintenance at Level 2.



We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a team with diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

What you'll be doing

We're expanding our works programme and looking for an experienced Depot Supervisor to join our Construction Delivery team. You'll manage the ordering, receipt, issuing and secure storage of materials, vehicles and equipment at a busy highways depot.



Alongside this, you'll supervise daily yard activities, keep the depot tidy and safe, and maintain plant and equipment including power tools and forklifts. A key part of your role will be tracking and organising inventory so that stock levels meet the needs of our highways and associated services. Dorset Highways looks after more than 2,400 miles of roads along with bridges, footways, drainage and signage, so your work will be essential in keeping Dorset moving.

About you

You're a dedicated and passionate individual with an interest in highway construction and maintenance. You enjoy working outdoors, learning new skills, and care about your community, wanting to make Dorset an even better place to live, work and visit.



Ideally, you'll have experience in stores or yard management, some practical construction know-how, and you'll feel comfortable using a computer.

What we'll need from you

a full driving licence a willingness to learn, work as part of a team, be adaptable and reliable basic computer literacy

It would also be helpful, though not essential, if you have forklift or loading shovel qualifications, experience maintaining power tools, plant operation experience, or an LGV licence.




For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey ross.sturmey@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or Paul Hughes paul.hughes@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk (Senior Site Agents) on 01305 228100



Our services run 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, so there will be times when you'll need to take part in an out of hours standby rota. The current payment for each week on call is 185.61, paid on top of your salary. If you're ready to play a key part in keeping Dorset's roads safe and well maintained, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full time role at 37 hours per week.