At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy warehouse and distribution site while developing a high-performing team.
- Company: Leading UK distribution business with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 31 days annual leave, private healthcare, and life assurance.
- Other info: Opportunity to run a new site and build your own team.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a fast-paced depot and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing warehouse operations and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
I am partnering again with a leading UK distribution business who are looking to appoint an experienced Depot Manager to lead a key distribution operation in Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a small but fast-paced, high-volume depot, leading warehouse and transport operations while developing a high-performing team. You'll play a key role in delivering exceptional service levels, driving operational performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Working closely with the wider operations leadership team, you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the depot, ensuring safety, service and efficiency remain at the heart of everything you do. This role will develop into a more senior role as they are relocating operations to a brand new site in the next few months.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy warehouse and distribution site.
- Recruit, develop and manage a high-performing team of warehouse colleagues and drivers when the site moves.
- Drive engagement through coaching, performance management and regular communication.
- Partner with HR on employee relations, reviews and disciplinary processes.
- Ensure operational procedures and company policies are consistently followed.
- Monitor warehouse and logistics performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Work closely with commercial teams to resolve customer service issues and deliver exceptional service.
- Maintain excellent stock accuracy and inventory control in partnership with stock management teams.
- Champion health & safety, ensuring full compliance across the site.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards and site security.
About You
- Proven experience managing a busy warehouse, logistics or distribution operation.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.
- Experience managing warehouse operatives and drivers within a fast-paced environment.
- Commercially minded with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance and stock control.
- A proactive, hands-on management style with excellent communication skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Private healthcare (family cover)
- Life assurance
- Opportunity to run a new site building and recruiting a team
- Company pension scheme
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing development
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