At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the night shift operation, managing stock and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Company: Established food business with a mission-driven approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Take ownership of logistics in a fast-paced, impactful role.
- Qualifications: Experience in depot or warehouse management within a fast-paced distribution environment.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ 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 and H&S standards
What we’re looking for
- A background as a Depot Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager or similar, within food, chilled, FMCG or a comparable fast-paced distribution environment
- Proven experience managing a multi-drop delivery operation and hitting tight morning dispatch windows
- Strong people management skills, you'll be leading a team when most of the world is asleep
- A hands-on, organised approach with the confidence to make decisions quickly under time pressure
If you're ready to take ownership of a critical logistics function in a growing, mission-driven business, we want to hear from you.
Depot Manager (Service) in London employer: Redhook Global Talent
Join a well-established food business in South London as a Depot Manager, where you'll lead a dedicated night shift team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to safety and compliance, this company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organisation that values your contributions.
