Highways Supervisor - Maintenance Operations
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Council's Highways Operations team based at the Brindley Road Depot. The service plays a vital role in maintaining Cardiff's adopted highway network.
We are looking for a Highways Supervisor to lead the High Speed Routes (HSR), Public Rights of Way (PRoW) and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) teams.
The role oversees maintenance of these vital networks in hours and supports an out of hours emergency call out rota, providing reactive safety repairs to help keep Cardiff's highways safe and operational.
About the job
This is a hands on supervisory role combining operational leadership with frontline service delivery. You will lead maintenance, inspection and emergency response activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
You will coordinate planned and reactive works, manage resources, carry out site inspections and safety audits, and provide clear direction and support to operational teams.
The role also involves working closely with contractors, internal departments and members of the public to ensure a professional and responsive service.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience managing frontline operational teams.
You will have:
- Experience in highways or civil maintenance operations.
- Knowledge of High Speed Routes, Public Rights of Way and Sustainable Drainage Systems maintenance requirements.
- Experience working to NHSS 10B and 12A/B standards.
- Relevant traffic management qualifications, including NHSS 12A Foreman or 12B Lead Traffic Management Operative.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational software systems.
You will be flexible, customer focused and able to work effectively as part of a wider maintenance team.
This is a permanent full time position based primarily at Brindley Road Depot. Regular outdoor working is required, along with participation in a 24 hour standby rota and occasional evening, night and weekend working to meet service needs. You will work an averaged 37 hours per week and benefit from the Council's flexi time scheme, helping to support a positive work life balance.
For further information regarding this post please contact Luckman Ali on Luckman.Ali@cardiff.gov.uk
This job advert is also available in Welsh. / Mae'r hysbyseb swydd hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd: https://www.jobscardiffcouncil.co.uk/vacancies/?lang=cy_GB