Depot Manager - Highways in Leatherhead

Depot Manager – Highways Maintenance

Location: M25 Network – South East
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + Benefits + Vehicle

Client

Our client, a leading infrastructure services business, is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead operations at one of their flagship depots on the M25 network. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team responsible for maintaining one of the UK\’s most critical motorway routes.

About the Role

As Depot Manager, you\’ll take ownership of day-to-day depot operations including planned and reactive highways maintenance, winter services, incident response, and resource coordination. You\’ll lead a diverse team of operatives, supervisors, and engineers-ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency are front and centre at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and workforce planning across maintenance and incident response teams
• Drive performance against KPIs, ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Manage depot assets, fleet, materials, and winter maintenance readiness
• Implement and monitor RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth operational delivery
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CSCS standards, and operational protocols
• Support and develop team members, promoting a strong health & safety culture

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar Depot Manager or Operations Manager role within highways, infrastructure, or utilities
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities
• Excellent knowledge of highways maintenance, incident response, and winter services
• Familiar with RAMS, CDM regulations, and highway maintenance KPIs
• CSCS card and relevant qualifications (e.g. IOSH/SMSTS) preferred
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent organisational skills

Apply now to take your career forward with a nationally recognised infrastructure provider, where your leadership will help keep the UK\’s roads moving.