Team Leader (Planning and Transport) – Bankhead Depot

June 23, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Team Leader – Planning and Transport

Bankhead Depot

Salary: £34,452 – £40,501

Hours: 36 per week

Shift times: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 15:45, Friday 07:30 – 12:30 (including an unpaid 30 minute break).

Responsibilities

  • Lead, organise and manage a team of Skilled Roadworkers, Specialists, Semi Skilled and Trainee Roadworkers, including subcontractors and agency staff.
  • Oversee construction and maintenance services for roads, footways and other works, ensuring a high standard of quality and safety.
  • Respond to a wide range of emergency situations, including winter gritting operations.
  • Lead by example, undertaking skilled road works tasks and providing on site training and development for Trainee Roadworkers.
  • Manage occasional overtime and winter maintenance duties to increase earnings.
  • Support Roads Operations in maintaining roads to the highest standards.

Qualifications

  • Vast experience in a roads environment.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Capability to train and develop trainee road workers.

Benefits

  • Potential to increase earnings through overtime and winter work.
  • Flexible working options are available.
  • Focus on training and development within a respected team environment.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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