Senior Supervisor
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | TA6 5TP |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9817 |
Summary
We're looking for a Reactive Works Senior Supervisor to join our Highways team based in Bridgwater. In this role you'll play a vital role in overseeing daily reactive works operations in the Sedgemoor area. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to public safety while developing your career with a supportive employer that values your wellbeing and work-life balance.
Location: Dunball Depot, Bridgwater - site based 5 days per week
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Supervisor, you'll be working within the Reactive Works team, supporting them in delivering timely and effective highway maintenance solutions. You'll ensure safety defects are promptly addressed while nurturing a collaborative team environment.
Your day to day will include:
-Coordinating daily works and resources to meet safety standards and contractual requirements
-Managing depot operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely
-Supporting your team through effective communication, guidance, and wellbeing initiatives
-Liaising with clients, stakeholders and emergency services to minimise network disruption
-Leading by example to promote a strong safety culture and inclusive workplace
What are we looking for?
This role of Reactive Works Senior Supervisor is great ideal if you:
-Have experience of working within the highways industry
-Enjoy nurturing and supporting team members to achieve their best
-Have strong communication skills across all levels
-Are comfortable using Microsoft programmes
-Hold an SSSTS qualification or higher
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
#LI-JB2
Location: Dunball Depot, Bridgwater - site based 5 days per week
Hours: 40 hours per week
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Supervisor, you'll be working within the Reactive Works team, supporting them in delivering timely and effective highway maintenance solutions. You'll ensure safety defects are promptly addressed while nurturing a collaborative team environment.
Your day to day will include:
-Coordinating daily works and resources to meet safety standards and contractual requirements
-Managing depot operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely
-Supporting your team through effective communication, guidance, and wellbeing initiatives
-Liaising with clients, stakeholders and emergency services to minimise network disruption
-Leading by example to promote a strong safety culture and inclusive workplace
What are we looking for?
This role of Reactive Works Senior Supervisor is great ideal if you:
-Have experience of working within the highways industry
-Enjoy nurturing and supporting team members to achieve their best
-Have strong communication skills across all levels
-Are comfortable using Microsoft programmes
-Hold an SSSTS qualification or higher
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
#LI-JB2
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