AmcoGiffen
Supervisor
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Scotland Asset Management ¦ Central & East Depot (Glasgow)
Location
Central & East Depot, Glasgow (Regional Office: Cumbernauld)
Business Unit
Scotland Asset Management
Contract Type
Weekly
Work Type
Asset Maintenance
At AmcoGiffen, we deliver complex engineering, maintenance and infrastructure solutions across the UK's transport networks. Our teams play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the assets that keep people and goods moving safely, efficiently and sustainably.
As part of our continued investment in our Scotland Asset Management business, we are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our Central & East Depot team based in Glasgow.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and safety-focused individual to take responsibility for the supervision and delivery of civil engineering asset maintenance works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will play a key role in leading operational teams and coordinating maintenance activities across a varied portfolio of rail and infrastructure assets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe planning, supervision and execution of works, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client requirements and industry standards.
You will act as a key interface between site operatives, management teams and clients, driving a culture of safety, quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise site teams undertaking civil engineering asset maintenance activities.
- Ensure all works are planned and delivered safely in accordance with company procedures, Safe Systems of Work and client requirements.
- Carry out site briefings, toolbox talks and safety inspections.
- Monitor quality, productivity and programme performance, intervening where necessary to maintain delivery targets.
- Ensure plant, materials and labour resources are effectively coordinated.
- Identify and proactively manage risks and operational challenges.
- Maintain accurate site records, reports and documentation.
- Support the implementation of best practice health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, promoting high standards of performance and behaviour.
- Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, subcontractors and client representatives.
- Support the development and mentoring of site operatives and emerging supervisors.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with excellent leadership skills.
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Essential Experience
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within civil engineering, infrastructure, rail or maintenance environments.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate operational teams.
- Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Experience coordinating multiple work activities within a live operational environment.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Essential Qualifications
- SSSTS or SMSTS.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Rail industry experience.
- Network Rail infrastructure maintenance experience.
- Personal Track Safety (PTS).
- First Aid qualification.
- Knowledge of asset maintenance and inspection activities.
Why Join AmcoGiffen?
This is an opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering essential infrastructure works across the UK, where you can make a genuine impact while developing your career.
In return, we offer:
Competitive Reward Package
- Competitive rates of pay
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance cover.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational health support.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Mental health support resources.
Learning & Development
- Structured development opportunities.
- Industry-recognised training and qualifications.
- Internal progression pathways.
- Leadership development opportunities.
Additional Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable).
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Retail and lifestyle discounts.
Our Commitment
At AmcoGiffen, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process.
Join us and help maintain the infrastructure that keeps Scotland moving.
Apply today to become part of a team where safety, performance and people come first.
The Company
Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.
AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.
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Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.
We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.
AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.
Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.
Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!
For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:
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