At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support teams in delivering highway maintenance projects safely and effectively.
- Company: Join a dynamic team on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
- Benefits: Permanent, full-time role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Embrace a proactive approach to problem-solving and safety in a collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills; relevant certifications valued.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
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Location: Isle of Wight
Permanent, Full Time
As a Supervisor, you will play a central role in delivering highway maintenance and improvement works safely and effectively. You will guide site teams, coordinate resources, and ensure projects meet quality expectations while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction. Working closely with operational leads, you will help create a positive, high performing environment where teams can thrive and deliver excellent outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support operational teams delivering highway works on site
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe systems of work are followed
- Plan and allocate labour, plant, and materials to meet programme needs
- Deliver site inductions, briefings, and toolbox talks to support team readiness
- Monitor progress and quality, ensuring work meets required standards
- Maintain accurate site records such as diaries, logs, and reports
- Work closely with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues to resolve issues
- Support traffic management and temporary works on site
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery, performance, and efficiency
- Ensure all works align with environmental and regulatory requirements
Essential skills and requirements
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
- Good planning and organisational skills, with effective prioritisation
- A proactive approach to problem solving and decision making
- A strong commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing for yourself and others
- Awareness of environmental and sustainability considerations
- Ability to use digital tools and systems for reporting and coordination
- Customer focused mindset with a collaborative approach to working
- Technical understanding of highway or civil engineering activities
- Relevant certifications such as SSSTS or SMSTS, NRSWA or First Aid are valued
This is an opportunity to make a visible impact, shaping how work is delivered while supporting a team to achieve great results together.
Supervisor in Kent employer: Island Roads
As a Supervisor on the Isle of Wight, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality highway maintenance and improvement works. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety, employee growth, and customer satisfaction, providing ample opportunities for professional development and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and a focus on creating a positive work environment, we are an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in their careers.
