Depot Manager in Waltham Cross

Menzies Distribution Solutions are currently looking for an experienced Depot Manager to join our team based in Broxbourne. Responsible for the overall upkeep of a busy depot, you will manage and control all aspects of operations allocated to the site, strategizing improvements, achieving KPI targets and ensuring the development of staff and general depot efficiencies. You will lead and develop all activities to deliver sustainable and profitable growth for your depot, ensuring optimal cost and service levels are achieved. This role will ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are upheld, and the highest standards of health and safety are maintained at all times.
The Details
Salary: £50,000 Per Annum
Pattern: Monday to Friday
Hours: 06:00 – 16:45 but operational dependent and flexibility of hours in line with business needs
50 Hour Week
Monthly Pay
Parking Onsite
Key Duties and Accountabilities (Will include but not be limited to)
Manage & support an effective operational process, which ensures integrity of customer / supplier\'s service requirements.
Manage commercial aspects of a transport operation to meet profit and service/quality targets.
Uphold and maintain highest standards of Health & Safety
Allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs with the ability to provide adequate cover at a planning level;
Ensure effective and efficient use of driver and vehicle resources.
Ensuring customer requirements are administered in a timely, controlled and recorded manner
Build and develop customer relationships on a day to day basis
Analyse and understand the cash flow within the depot
Consider the operational movements in the context of the Menzies network and seek opportunities to reduce empty running and improve efficiency
Complete periodic reviews of the delivery schedule in line with all customers strategic changes
Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
Promote effective and efficient standards of work, in order to comply with transport legislation, company policy and Health & Safety legislation
Uphold highest standards of H&S, ensure all inductions and regular training is completed and logged
Preparing and submitting various KPI reports
Be proactive in achieving improved fuel efficiency and better MPG
Manage tachograph infringements to ensure full compliance
Ensure all aspects of maintenance (tyre checks, servicing, MOT etc) is compliant to the maintenance manual and the law
Complete accident reports and be able to update risk assessments, contributing to a positive safety culture
Support the personal development of all people employed on the Depot. Carry out performance reviews with the operational management team, identifying training needs
Create an effective working environment building a diverse, well- balanced team.
Supporting with continuous improvement and new business wins outside prime work
Location inclusive SMART operations.
Financial and Budget responsibilities
Key Experience And Qualifications
To be proactive and work under own initiative to form solutions to potential problems with the ability to make decisions instantaneously
Strong negotiating and reasoning skills
IT Literate (Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Fully competent in the management of health & safety
The ability to motivate a team
Professional manner
Technical Skills and Behavioural Competencies
CPC TM License
Customer Focused
Excellent communication skills
Planning and organising
Flexibility and Adaptability
Problem solving and decision making
Continually improving
Maintains a positive attitude in a fast paced environment
Benefits
Time For You: Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of