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 leave, private healthcare, and a company pension scheme.
- 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: Proven experience in managing warehouse operations and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Depot Manager | Retail | Devon | £45k bonus I am partnering again with a 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.
Youll 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, youll 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.
Whats 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 BH36554
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