Depot Manager - Solihull in Birmingham

Looking for a hands-on role where you can grow, learn, and make a real impact? At SRL Traffic Systems, we’re leading the way in intelligent transport solutions, providing temporary traffic systems like portable signals, message boards, and CCTV. Our mission is simple: create safer, more efficient roads through sustainable, market-leading technology. If you’re ready for a role that’s active, challenging, and rewarding, look no further.

SRL Traffic Systems is the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport systems (ITS). With over 25 depots, we’re a growing company, proud to be the only UK manufacturer offering both sale and hire of traffic light equipment. Everything we do is grounded in protecting road users and those who work on our roads and we strive to set the standard for innovation, quality, and reliability.

As Depot Manager, you will be fully responsible for the operational and compliance performance of the Solihull depot. The Depot Manager will ensure safe, efficient and profitable delivery of temporary traffic signal solutions across the region, maintaining the highest standards of service, asset control and regulatory compliance. The role carries full accountability for depot performance including people leadership of a fantastic team of depot and field operatives in one of the busiest parts of the country. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is experienced in leading a team in traffic management, hire, plant or construction areas, to develop their skills and career.

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, across core operating hours of 8am till 5pm, Monday to Friday, you will be flexible with the hours you can work, with availability to support weekend operations as and when necessary.

Travel: You’ll visit customer sites using a company vehicle - so a full driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the day-to-day running of a busy Temporary Traffic Lights depot, ensuring all jobs are delivered on time, safely and in accordance with site specifications.
• Oversee planning, logistics, warehouse operations and field-based installations, ensuring optimal deployment of vehicles, trailers, signal assets and crews.
• Ensure all temporary traffic signals, trailers and ancillary equipment are properly maintained, tested and calibrated, remaining legally compliant with any damage reported and recorded in a timely manner.
• Champion a strong safety-first culture across depot and field teams.
• Lead, motivate and develop depot and field operatives under your guidance to create a culture of accountability, discipline and pride.
• Ensure high standards of customer communication, satisfaction and delivery, managing urgent call-outs and reactive breakdowns efficiently.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements and process developments.

You will:

• Lead and manage field-based operational teams, maintaining high standards of discipline, accountability, and safety.
• Oversee traffic management, temporary signals, hire/plant, or construction support operations, ensuring strong logistical planning and operational delivery.
• Maintain responsibility for fleet, assets, budgets, and cost control, applying strong commercial awareness.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements across highways environments, promoting a safety-first culture.
• Communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders, showing resilience, strong problem-solving ability, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Hold a full driving licence with less than 6 points and relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) are preferred.
• Technical knowledge including NRSWA/Chapter 8, basic electrical fault-finding, and CSCS card are desirable.

What We Provide:

• Full comprehensive training.
• Mobile Phone and Laptop to support you in your role.
• Access to ‘People Safe’ app, delivering emergency support whenever you need it, ensuring safety in all environments, including out of work.

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Auto enrolment to the company pension scheme, helping you plan for the future.
• Life Cover, providing financial protection for your loved ones.
• Virtual GP Service 24/7, all year round for you and your immediate family.
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling service, to support you when you need it most.
• Loyalty Scheme starting from 1 years’ service.
• Free confidential financial, wellbeing and legal support through ‘Wisdom’.
• Earn £500 for referring new employees using our Referral Scheme (terms and conditions apply).

Ready to Build Your Future? It only takes a few minutes to apply and take the first step toward a role where you can grow your expertise, make a real impact, and be part of a dynamic environment. Our recruitment process for this role will include a first stage interview, possibly on teams or in person, followed by an on-site interview. SRL Traffic Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments during the process if requested.