Job Title: Depot Manager
Salary: Starting from 50000
Location: Basildon
If you’re a leader who thrives in logistics and who loves getting stuck in to make things run smoother then keep reading this could be the role you’ve been waiting for.
About the role
You’ll be in the driving seat of the depot: overseeing daily operations keeping everything moving managing a team and ensuring health safety and quality standards are met. It’s a hands‑on leadership role you won’t just be behind a desk. Whether it’s logistics scheduling stock control or liaising with transport partners you’ll be expected to anticipate issues and respond swiftly. Your leadership will be visible in maintaining productivity meeting budgets reducing waste and improving processes.
About the client
Our client is a fast‑paced company operating in the industrial / construction supply sector (building materials tools fixings etc.) with multiple depots around the country. Based on strong values of reliability service and practical expertise they pride themselves on delivering what customers need when they need it often on tight timescales. The business invests in its people and takes safety innovation and continuous improvement seriously.
Working hours
Monday to Friday
37 hours per week
Key duties
* Lead coach and manage a depot team (supervisors warehouse operatives drivers) to deliver reliable service with a positive ethos
* Plan monitor and optimise stock and inventory levels
* Coordinate inbound and outbound transport operations
* Implement and maintain safety environmental and quality compliance standards
* Manage budget cost controls and resource allocation to meet operational targets
* Identify opportunities for process improvement
Key requirements
* Proven experience in managing a depot warehouse or equivalent logistics operation
* Strong leadership skills: you must be comfortable leading people handling issues and motivating teams
* Excellent organisational skills: you’ll need to balance many tasks deadlines and priorities at once
* Experience working with KPIs budgets and operational metrics; you should proactively monitor report and act on data
* A good understanding of health safety and quality legislation and best practices in a warehouse / depot environment
* Problem‑solver mindset: quick thinking under pressure plus a capacity to foresee challenges before they arise
Key Skills
* Financial Acumen
* Management Experience
* SAP Warehouse Management
* Maximo
* Warehouse Management
* Cabling
* Vehicle Maintenance
* Warehouse Management System
* Contract Management
* Supplier Management
* Team Management
* Lead Generation
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
Years
Vacancy
1
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