Job Description

About the role

Join Balfour Beatty Rail as a Depot Supervisor in Tonbridge

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic mechanical maintenance environment? We're looking for a proactive and organised

Depot Supervisor

to oversee the day-to-day operations at our

Tonbridge

depot.



In this hands-on role, you'll manage a team of skilled technicians, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality repair, maintenance, and storage of mechanical equipment and components.



This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of mechanical systems, and a passion for maintaining high standards in safety and performance.

What you'll be doing

Key Resp

o

nsibilities:

Oversee daily operations of the mechanical depot, ensuring that work is
completed efficiently, safely, and according to schedules.
Supervise the repair, maintenance, and servicing of mechanical equipment,
machinery, and vehicles.
Lead, motivate, and manage a team of mechanical technicians and support
staff. Assigning tasks based on skill level, workload, and priorities.
Ensure team adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures. Ensure that maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner, reducing
downtime for equipment and machinery.
Maintain accurate records of parts usage and stock levels, implementing
inventory control procedures.
Conduct inspections of work completed by technicians to verify quality and
adherence to specifications.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to
safety and maintenance practices.
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and training sessions for the team. Identify and mitigate potential hazards within the depot environment. Provide regular reports to senior management on depot performance,
maintenance schedules, parts inventory, and other operational matters.
Prepare and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for depot
operations.

Who we're looking for

Skills/ Experience required:

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and maintenance practices. Experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a team in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with inventory management and maintenance tracking systems. Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Working knowledge of safety regulations and practices. Qualification in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related field Relevant certifications in mechanical maintenance, safety, or management (e.g., OSHA, mechanical technician certifications) are a plus.

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

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.



From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK15316