Depot Manager - Inverness

We at Oak Furnitureland are going through an exciting transformation across our business to ensure we remain innovative, competitive, and consistently deliver exceptional services and products to our customers. To do this, we need to hire and retain great talent like you. Role Overview Leading a team, identifying ways to keep them focused and on track, you’ll need to act independently and think on your feet, finding solutions and calling upon your previous experience to make sound management decisions. You’ll be given full autonomy in the role to build and develop your team, search for and implement efficiencies, and develop better ways of working to further improve our overall customer experience. Key Responsibilities Coordinate a fleet of 7 vehicles (3.5t maxi vans) and ensure compliance with all aspects of transport legislation, including EU and UK domestic rules. Advise and teach staff on safe operating procedures and relevant checks. Maintain accurate staff and vehicle records. Assess and support warehouse operations. Ensure fleet and driver records are compliant with DVSA standards. Manage people through performance reviews, staff development, disciplinary, and grievance procedures. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and Experience Management CPC / OLAT qualification is desirable but not essential. Experience in logistics operations and management. Ability to cope with challenging situations. Attention to detail and accuracy. Previous experience as a site manager, shift manager, or team manager. Experience in warehouse or distribution environments. Effective communication skills and team motivation abilities. IT literacy with knowledge of WMS systems. Ability to produce and interpret operational performance reports. Responsibility for P&L management. Ability to adapt to change and prioritize workload. Knowledge of H&S, HR legislation, and best practices. Additional Information 40 hours per week, site operations scheduled Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 18:00. Benefits Employee discount on Oak Furnitureland products after probation. Life assurance covering a minimum of two times your salary up to age 65. Additional day off for your birthday. Minimum of 28 days holiday per year, pro-rata for part-time. Company-matched pension contributions (4%). Discounts on gym memberships and access to counselling services. Discounts on restaurants, supermarkets, entertainment, and holidays through My Rewards Programme. Free on-site parking at all locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr