At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the night shift operation, managing stock and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Company: Established food business with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and safety.
- Why this job: Take charge of operations and make a real impact on delivery efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We're pleased to be working with a well-established food business on the appointment of an Operations Manager / Depot Manager / Warehouse Manager for their South London depot. This is a night shift role, running the operation from the early hours through to approx midday.
You'll own the depot, from people management, the stock, the processes, and the critical window each morning where the vans need to leave on time, loaded correctly, every day.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading the night shift operation at the depot, from approx. 3am through to midday
- Managing the loading and dispatch of the multi-drop delivery fleet, with vans out on the road between 5am and 7am
- Overseeing stock accuracy, rotation, and cold chain compliance across chilled and frozen product
- Managing, motivating and developing the warehouse and driver teams on shift
- Driving continuous improvement across picking accuracy, load planning, and route efficiency
- Working closely with sales, transport and technical teams to ensure customer orders are delivered in full and on time
- Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant operation in line with food safety
Depot Manager employer: Redhook Global Talent
Join a leading food business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture in South London. As a Depot Manager, you'll benefit from competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact on operations while working with a dedicated team. Enjoy the unique advantage of a night shift role that allows for a balanced lifestyle, all within a company committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
