Depot Supervisor

at  Colas

The Colas Group operates internationally in every aspect of construction and maintenance for roads and for other types of transport infrastructure as well as on projects involving urban development and recreational facilities. The COLAS operation in Ireland primarily involves the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local roads network. COLAS in Ireland is an all island cross border business operating from 14 locations.

EDUCATION

• Civil/Construction or related Certificate/Diploma/Degre
• Industry recognised safety-training to the relevant standard

Skills

• Self-Starter
• Competent IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and reporting skills
• Adaptable and flexible to the range of works required
• Flexibility with regard working time arrangements and travel requirements
• Full Driving licence

KEY EXPERIENCE

• Supervisory experience for road maintenance/ Civil Engineering works
• Working on delivery of projects governed/delivered to TII DMRB Standards
• Working with High Speed Traffic Management desirable
• An understanding of the demands of a pressurised environment

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all routine maintenance/incident response/winter service activities within their area
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all routine maintenance activities within assigned Tasked Maintenance Areas
• Organise and supervise the routine maintenance activities within their area to ensure they are been carried out to the specifications and in line with the health and safety plan.
• Recording and reporting of routine maintenance activities
• Management of Operatives and subcontractors including the “Permit to Work” process, incorporating insurance check, Order Number, and Induction requirements on ‘Go Contractor’
• The organising and implementation of all Operatives for the Winter Service and Incident Response rotas as required
• Ensure safety inductions are carried out and all training is up to date on ‘Go Contractor’ for CJV operatives and any subcontractors working in your area
• Investigate and prepare reports on any accidents, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences, report to the Health and Safety Manager
• Management of operatives in relation to delivery of traffic management
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, the public and members of the senior management team