Civils Drainage Supervisor
Location: Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £37,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Free Travel on Trams & NX Buses (for you and your partner) + MML Pension + 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
At Midland Metro Limited (MML), we are proud to operate and maintain the West Midlands Metro, providing a safe, reliable, and sustainable tram service across the region. Our Infrastructure team plays a vital role in ensuring the network remains safe, efficient, and welcoming for all passengers. We are now recruiting for an experienced Civils Drainage Supervisor to lead drainage, railhead cleaning and debris management activities that keep the West Midlands Metro network safe, reliable and compliant.
Responsibilities
* Plan and coordinate drainage, debris clearance, railhead cleaning and related civils maintenance across the network.
* Lead worksites as Person in Charge (PIC/PICOP), ensuring full compliance with RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
* Organise resources, plant, access and safety controls for planned and reactive drainage activities.
* Supervise jetting, gully cleaning, railhead cleaning, debris removal and seasonal leaf-fall management.
* Carry out site briefings, inspections and dynamic safety checks; stop unsafe work when necessary.
* Oversee drainage surveys, support issue resolution and elevate recurring or high‑risk defects.
* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure asset records are updated in the Agility system.
* Lead Drainage Operatives day‑to‑day, supporting performance management and safe working standards.
* Promote continuous improvement, structured work practices and adoption of new technologies.
* Oversee contractors and verify reinstatement and safe return of assets to operational service.
* Support project works, commissioning activities and preparation of RAMS and work documentation.
* Deputise for the Civils Team Leader when required.
Qualifications
* Supervisory experience in drainage, civils, highways or rail.
* Experience working in safety‑critical operational environments.
* Experience planning and delivering maintenance activities.
* GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent).
* ILM Level 3 (or working towards).
* IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
It Would Be Great If You Had
* Emergency repair management.
* Experience operating jetting and drainage equipment.
* ILM Level 4 or equivalent leadership qualification.
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