We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Depot Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence to drive performance, efficiency, and team engagement, and shape a new, high performing team.
You will be responsible for overseeing depot activities, ensuring smooth logistics, maintaining high service standards, and managing a team to deliver outstanding results.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily running of the depot, ensuring efficient and effective operations
- Lead, motivate, and develop depot staff to achieve performance targets
- Oversee stock control, inventory accuracy, and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies
- Coordinate logistics, deliveries, and distribution activities
- Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to enhance productivity
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
- Manage costs and operational reporting
About You
- Proven experience in a depot, warehouse, or logistics management role
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements (ISO)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- IT literate, with experience using operational systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Auto enrolment pension
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 2x salary Life Assurance Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Interested but don’t feel you meet all of our requirements?
We review all job applications against the role and business needs. At the same time, we realise that people have a variety of different skill sets and many of these are transferrable into the different roles that we recruit for. Therefore, if an individual doesn’t perhaps meet all of the criteria needed on paper, we make a decision based on whether we can offer the training and development needed in order for a candidate to fulfil their potential with us based on the skills they currently have.
Equal Opportunities
DHG Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer. We are proud to have such a diverse team of employees in an inclusive working environment. We do not discriminate against race, colour, creed, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or sex.
Our values
Our goal is to be the most admired, fasted growing and TRUSTED partner because of our:
Competence
Care
Consistency
Courage
For immediate consideration, please apply to this advert or forward your CV directly to us today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- What is your current notice period?
Work Location: In person
