Highways Maintenance Supervisor (Junior)
To 32k (depending on experience)
Are you ready to take the next step in your highways career?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highways operative or team leader to progress into a supervisory role within a respected organisation delivering maintenance and environmental services across North Somerset.
Working within the Highways Maintenance team, you will support and assist the senior supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all operational services — from surface and drainage repairs to emergency response and winter maintenance.
What You’ll Be Doing as the Highways Maintenance Supervisor (Junior)
* Supervising and supporting operational teams across highways maintenance activities
* Monitoring and promoting health, safety and environmental compliance on site
* Conducting audits and toolbox talks to ensure best practice
* Liaising with fleet, plant, and operations teams regarding vehicles and equipment
* Supporting the senior supervisor to achieve productivity and safety targets
* Assisting with performance monitoring, training and staff development
* Preparing job packs, reports, and utility drawings as required
* Participating in winter maintenance and emergency response activities on a rota basis
What We’re Looking For in the Highways Maintenance Supervisor (Junior)
* Highways or civil engineering maintenance experience (essential)
* Sound knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM, and traffic management
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* Ability to plan, monitor and allocate workloads effectively
* Computer literacy with MS Office and app-based reporting tools
* Full UK driving licence
* SSSTS / NRSWA accreditation desirable (or willingness to work towards)
Why Join this company
* Salary –£32,000 DOE
* 3% employer pension contribution
* Life insurance cover
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free parking on site
* Local gym and swimming discounts
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (mental health and wellbeing support)
* Career progression and funded training through the in-house Driver Training Academy
* Genuine promotional opportunities within a growing organisation