Rail Depot Supervisor

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; East Midlands, Greater London, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Railway Depot Supervisor in the East Midlands. The role involves supervising daily depot operations to ensure efficient running and strict compliance with safety protocols. Key tasks include conducting safety checks, managing staff and contractors, delivering safety briefings, and maintaining operational documentation. Candidates must promote a strong safety culture and ensure safety standards are met. This is a vital role for maintaining depot efficiency and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervised daily depot operations to ensure safe, efficient running of rail activities.
• Ensured compliance with railway safety standards and company procedures.
• Conducted safety checks and inspections for the depot and equipment.
• Managed staff, contractors, and shift activities effectively.
• Delivered safety briefings and toolbox talks to staff and contractors.
• Ensured correct use of PPE and adherence to safety procedures.
• Reported and investigated incidents and hazards.
• Liaised with teams to resolve operational or safety issues.
• Maintained accurate records and operational documentation.
• Promoted a strong safety culture within the depot.

Job description

Overview

Railway Depot Supervisor required to start ASAP:

Responsibilities

• Supervised daily depot operations to ensure safe, efficient running of rail activities.
• Ensured compliance with railway safety standards, company procedures, and safe systems of work.
• Conducted depot, trackside, and equipment safety checks and inspections.
• Managed staff, contractors, and shift activities, ensuring competence and task suitability.
• Delivered site inductions, safety briefings, and toolbox talks to staff and contractors.
• Ensured correct use of PPE and adherence to railway rules and depot safety procedures.
• Reported, investigated, and recorded incidents, near misses, and hazards.
• Liaised with engineering, maintenance teams, and management to resolve operational or safety issues.
• Maintained accurate records, logs, permits to work, and operational documentation.
• Promoted a strong safety culture and ensured staff returned home safely at the end of shifts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.