Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets. We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK. About the role: Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Depot Manager for our reactive Traffic Management workstream based in Grazeley, Berkshire. The Depot Manager is responsible for all activities within the depot, ensuring that the Assistant Manager is trained in the role and that the contractual terms four our client are adhered to. As a Depot Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day activities in the depot liaising directly with the Regional Manager to ensure all client KPI’s are met and the depot functions in a profitable, safe manner. Location: Grazeley, Berkshire Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm) Salary: £43,000 per annum Responsibilities - but not limited to: To supervise all operatives to ensure a high standard of work is maintained Ensure all 12D paperwork is completed legibly and returned to the relevant department. Perform site specific checks on all site set ups that have been carried out that week to ensure safety and compliance Ensure depot is clean and staff welfare facilities are in working order Responsible for daily form checks on vehicle locks, vehicle checks and defects. Ensure all daily vehicle checks are completed You will ensure the completion of a site audit per team per month, working with the Operations Manager to ensure LRQA compliance. You will ensure 24/7 call out service is always available via the rota system already agreed. Deliver team compliance briefs with the Operations Manager. Also provide input for the monthly / bimonthly team brief for the Operations Manager You will ensure the depot remains compliant with customer KPI’s Ensuring that all SLAS are met On hire / off hire and MOS bookings are correct All shifts out of hours and standby are covered Rosters are kept up to date All Time sheets are approved and checked Work closely with the operations team to recruit staff and ensuring all members of staff receive the appropriate training. Attend client site visits and complete site surveys. Maintain a good working relationship with all clients. Any HR Issues file notes or Investigations Experience and qualifications required for the role: You must have a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points Confident in systems and functions Experience of leading and supervising a team To hold NRSWA accreditation LANTRA 12ABCD Knowledge of permit schemes What you will get in return: In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity. What we offer: 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Death in service Company car or car allowance Free car parking on site This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/ Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ SUS - https://sus.co.uk/ Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/ AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please