Senior Supervisor

About the role

This is a really exciting time to join the Rochdale Highway Service to support our in-house highway operational delivery team. We provide a wide range of functions from gully emptying and pothole repairs through to other reactive repairs and out of hours call out. We also manage the winter maintenance service including gritting and snow clearance which is considered to be a much valued service by the Rochdale community and local ward councillors.

The salary for this role is £50,269 - £54,495 plus an MFS of £2,513 per annum

About you

To assist with the management and leadership of our in-house highway operational delivery team we are looking for an enthusiastic person to take up the role of Senior Supervisor.

To be responsible to the operations manager and assist with the operational management of the in-house reactive and planned highway maintenance delivery. Providing leadership, direction and line management of the team, ensuring timely setting of objectives, performance management reviews and development of appropriate succession and development plans.

This role will primarily focus on delivering the Authority's revenue maintenance programme of works including maintenance schemes, road reconstruction and associated drainage and kerbing works, highway and footway re-surfacing schemes and general highway maintenance including reactive pothole and masonry repairs and the winter service delivery. The post holder may be required to work on other aspects of highways schemes as directed.

You will require strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices in relation to various Highways construction works along with analytical skills and be responsible for managing people and collating data for reporting and promoting the continuous improvement of services.

You will work closely with collegues across the highway service to assist in ensuring that all highway related activity supports the aims and objectives of the service and the council as a whole.

About us

This role offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive and forward thinking Council. You will join a service that values collaboration and wellbeing, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth. The Council promotes flexible working, inclusivity and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing. You’ll be part of a team that works together to improve outcomes for local people.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment

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Next Steps

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Chris Cooper at christopher.cooper@rochdale.gov.uk

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements of the role profile attached below.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a sponsorship for this role at this stage.