Astute People is partnered with a Waste Management and Recycling company, to recruit for a Depot Manager for their site in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
The vital Depot Manager role comes with a basic salary of £56,000 + Car or Car Allowance (£6,600 per annum) + up to 20% Bonus + Private medical + other benefits.
If you're an experienced Depot Manager, ideally with Waste Management/Recycling industry experience, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for:
Oversee site operations including finance, business growth, planning, and team leadership.
Ensure services are safe, efficient, budget-friendly, and meet standards.
Lead and support the team, encouraging growth, positivity, and the organisation's values
Set goals, review performance, and give feedback to drive team success.
Track operations, identify improvements, and apply best practices.
Promote customer focus to achieve top service and operational results.
Manage budgets, resources, and efficient recycling/disposal solutions.
Provide clear and accurate performance reports.
Improve efficiency through digital tools, asset use, and cost management.
Stay aware of market trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
Act as Transport Manager with responsibility for fleet operations.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and regulators.
Monitor competition and develop strategies to stay ahead.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Ideally an IOSH managing safely qualification
Transport CPC
Ideally a qualification in Leadership and Management
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The Depot Manager role would suit someone who has:
Somebody with prior depot/business manager experience in a logistics environment
Ideally have experience working in the waste/recycling industry
Strong commercial and financial acumen with budget responsibility of £10m+
Fleet Management experience
Good leadership experience in managing large teams
Salary and benefits of the Depot Manager role
A salary of £56,000
Car or car allowance (£6,600 per annum)
Up to 20% bonus
Private medical insurance
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful