Doncaster - Depot Manager

This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s leading veterinary wholesaler. Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
• Staff discounts
• Life assurance benefit
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
• A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme – offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
• Christmas vouchers
• Eye-sight vouchers
• Company pension scheme

40 Hours Weekly

Main purpose of the role:

To manage the day to day operations of the distribution depot and delivery fleet including the sample collection service and any 3PL warehouse duties where applicable.

Core role accountabilities:

• Manage the day to day Operation
• Lead a team of designated delivery drivers with the support of a Lead Driver.
• Provide first line management of the drivers and Lead Driver and manage performance and conduct of the depot staff.
• Efficient co-ordination and planning of manpower within the depot.
• Managing the depot process for CD’s, Fridge items and returns.
• Ensure that all depot staff are trained correctly in accordance with GDP guidelines and Company Procedures.
• Work closely with the HR department to ensure that Company Policies and Procedures are adhered to.
• Use vehicle tracking and vehicle temperature monitoring tools to ensure vehicle fridge and load compartments are running within compliant temperature ranges.
• Liaise with customer services and deal with delivery issues and concerns quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure the depot/vehicles are maintained and cleaned to the standard expected by NVS and arrange/request repair as and when needed.
• Management of depot staffing levels/sickness/absence/recruitment.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation and function of the depot – including any 3PL activities.

Administration:

• Creating daily / weekly / monthly management reports and KPI’s as there is a responsibility for the overall performance of the depot in ensuring that targets are achieved in line with strategic business needs.

Communication:

• Liaise with other departments and managers in relation to delivery issues etc, to ensure efficient service is provided at all times.
• Communicate issues affecting the performance of the depot to the National or Regional Distribution Manager.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure Health & Safety compliance at all times including wearing of any PPE supplied.
• Promote Health & Safety awareness throughout the depot environment.
• Be aware of relevant Risk Assessments and Fire Assessments.

Other Duties:

• Be aware of and follow Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Report to operational management any matters adversely affecting the protection of the company’s fleet, deliveries and customer base.
• Assist, when required, with other functions within the Operation, including covering other Depot managers when absent and covering van routes if needed.
• Ad hoc tasks as requested by management.

Personal attributes:

• Hard working and reliable
• Build and maintain a happy, cohesive and motivated team
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• PC literate
• A strong customer focus
• An ability to prioritise and work compliantly under pressure in a fast paced environment
• A high level of integrity with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility
• Proven managerial and leadership experience, preferably within the wholesale sector
• Experience of distribution and logistics, preferably experience of controlling a fleet of vans

Applicants should be aware that in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy we reserve the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

NVS Group is committed to equality of opportunity and this underpins our employment and recruitment procedures. We use objective, job-related criteria when making appointment decisions and our selection criteria is based on skills, experience, qualifications, and an ability to do the job.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we regret that we will not contact candidates that have not been selected for interview. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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