Position: Depot Manager Location: Purfleet Salary: Up to £60,000 Company Car Are you an experienced container transport professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role? We are working with a well-established container haulage company based in Purfleet, looking to appoint a proactive and hands-on Depot Manager to oversee their busy operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you will play a key role in driving efficiency, compliance, and team performance. The Role: As Depot Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day toay running of the depot, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. You will lead from the front, managing drivers, planners, and office staff, while maintaining high service standards for customers. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee daily transport operations, ensuring all deliveries and collections run efficiently * Manage and support a team of drivers and office staff * Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, including driver hours and vehicle maintenance * Monitor KPIs, performance, and costs to drive operational improvements * Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders * Handle any operational issues, including delays, breakdowns, and driver queries Requirements: * Proven experience within container haulage - essential * Experience planning containers * Previous experience in a supervisory or management role * Strong knowledge of UK transport compliance and regulations * Excellent leadership and communication skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment Whats on Offer: * Salary up to £60,000 * Company car * Opportunity to join a stable and growing business * A role where you can make a real impact on operations If youre looking for your next challenge within a dynamic haulage environment, wed love to hear from you. WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.