At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage all operations at the rail depot, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Hills Quarry Products, a respected family-owned business with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, healthcare cash plan, generous holiday allowance, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Access ongoing training and enjoy family-friendly benefits, including paid volunteering days.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while growing your career in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in a similar role and relevant safety certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett
Salary: £43,260.00 per annum
Hours: 45 hours
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are looking for a Rail Depot Manager to join our team in Royal Wootton Bassett. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.
What is the role all about?
As our Rail Depot Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning, leading, organising and managing all on-site activities at the rail depot, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the facility.
What you will be doing:
- Lead all aspects of depot safety, compliance and operational performance, ensuring a safe, secure and legally compliant working environment for employees, contractors and visitors.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure the timely availability of trains, materials and products to support business and operational objectives.
- Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of all depot plant and equipment, driving reliability, efficiency and cost-effective asset management.
- Maintain effective stock control and quality assurance processes, ensuring accurate inventory reporting, high product standards and full compliance with environmental regulations and company procedures.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- MPQC Level 2/3 - Geotechnical.
- Personal Track Safety (PTS).
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 (SPMO).
- Experience with creating/amending risk assessments.
Why join us?
As our new Rail Depot Manager, you'll be joining a respected, long-established business in the quarry industry with a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and community responsibility. You'll be part of a fantastic team in a supportive, safe working environment where everyone's contribution is valued.
Why you will love working here?
- Healthcare Cash Plan - dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.
- Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub - expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 24/7 Support When You Need It - confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
- Family-Friendly Benefits - enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
- Generous Holiday Allowance - 21 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days - All manageable via our employee self-service mobile app.
- Good attendance credits - earn good attendance credits which can be traded in for more holiday days.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money, stay fit, go green.
- Exclusive Discounts - big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
- Grow Your Career - access to ongoing training and development via our "Learning For All" platform.
- Make a Difference - up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus - cash rewards when you successfully refer a friend.
About Us
Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations. Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people. Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today. Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. During the application process, you will have the option to apply under this scheme should you wish to do so.
Rail Depot Manager in Royal Wootton Bassett employer: Careers at Hills
Hills Quarry Products is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and safe working environment in Royal Wootton Bassett, where every team member's contribution is valued. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare plans, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for career growth through ongoing training. Join a respected, family-owned business that prioritises sustainability and community responsibility, while also allowing you to make a difference through paid volunteering days.
