Depot Foreman

Hailsham Roadways Construction Co Limited

Depot Foreman

£45000

Hailsham Roadways Construction Co Limited, Hailsham, East Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 971b047554064e21819c858cd2123317

Full Job Description

  • Overseeing the sales in the yard

  • Overseeing the quality of materials produced

  • Supervising the depot team including mobile plant operators, weighbridge, labourer and stores

  • Dealing with any complaints that arise

  • Ensuring safety including that staff and visitors are wearing the correct PPE and in designated areas

  • Overseeing the crushing/ screening operation to ensure efficiency

  • Ensuring stockpiles are sufficient and safe

  • Ensure operatives are completing PUWER checks

  • Depot site audits and keep daily site diary records

  • Arrange and supervise yard maintenance works

  • Record and manage waste materials in the yard

  • Checking waste carrier licences and waste quality

  • Ensuring yard, drains and bays clean and well maintained

  • Raise near misses and incidents

  • Perform stock take and order materials

  • Managing dust in the yard by operating sprinklers and sweepers

  • Generally ensuring SHE controls in the yard

  • Develop depot improvement systems

  • Other ad-hoc projects as directed by the Management Team.

    Experience in supervising a busy depot

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Experience in managing people

  • Competent plant operator desirable (shovel, 360, forklift etc)

  • Proof that you have the right to work in the UK (i.e Passport or Birth Certificate)

  • Valid CPCS & NPORS Card

  • Full, clean UK driving licence.

    Roadways are a multiple award winning company including an International Green Apple Award winner 2024, Innovation of the year in Brighton, 2021, Employer of the year 2019 & 2021, Sussex company of the year 2021 and. We specialise in road recycling, asphalt surfacing, groundworks, civil engineering. We are a Principal Contractor for National Highways, and a subcontractor for many other prestigious clients. Roadways are a regional leader in the production of eco-friendly road construction materials that save over 70% of CO2 in comparison to the traditional road construction methods.


  • With over 50 years' experience, we're rooted in knowledge and expertise. We are committed to safety, quality and a professional approach. This means we can deliver more projects on-time and to the high-standards you expect.

    We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and aim to provide equality of opportunity to all regardless of their religion, sex, race, age or sexual orientation.

    We continuously improve what we do. From the latest training for our staff, through to externally audited accreditation like ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001 and Highways Sector Scheme 16, 23, 30, 12D. Clients can invest in us for the long-term with confidence.

    We offer fantastic opportunities to participate in innovation projects and you will play a significant role in making our industry more sustainable!

    Roadways also offers an exciting benefits package!

    To mention a few:
  • EV chargers

  • 28 days' holiday pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays and increasing with service)

  • Employee workplace pension scheme contributions

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee healthcare cash plan including 24/7 GP services