Job description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Depot Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Inverness (Scotland ) depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing logistics, supply chain processes, and ensuring efficient shipping and receiving activities. This role requires a strong leader who can supervise staff effectively while optimising business processes to enhance productivity and profitability.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
* Role includes but not limited, ensuring all administration tasks are completed accurately and submitted on time as per the companies' procedures and task deadlines.
* Provide assistance to all staff (drivers and yard) where applicable.
* Ensure all deliveries and collections are fulfilled as per the instructions by the sale department. Ensure all vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition ensuring all vehicle maintenance schedules are adhered to.
* Ensure all drivers and yard staff comply with the driving time and WT directives respectively. Ensure all yard staff complete all tasks and targets allocated by the depot manager.
* Ensure all staff comply with all the companies H &S regulations.
* Ensure all work conducted at the depot is done in the most efficient manner taking the company, customers and H&S regulations into consideration.
* Ensure all administrative tasks are completed accurately and submitted on time to the relevant recipients and departments.
* Were necessary, provide assist in the yard with loading / off-loading vehicles, welding and customer deliveries / collections. Provide the appropriate assistance to all Nat Ops Team members, Sales, Transport, Head office if requested.
* Ensure the integrity of the company is maintained at all times when dealing with customers, suppliers and all internal staff.
* Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed as requested ensuring all relevant documentation is correctly completed by all drivers.
* Ensure all drivers complete a daily inspection on all vehicles ensuring all defects are recorded, reported to Transport and the appropriate remedial repairs completed.
* Liaise with all Transport Service Providers ensuring all maintenance schedules are adhered to. Ensure all staff comply with the driving time and Working Time Directives at all time.
* Ensure all yard staff are monitored and supervised ensuring all daily, weekly and monthly tasks and targets are completed as the task deadline.
* Ensure all staff comply with all the companies H&S regulations ensuring all accidents and near misses are reported accordingly.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Proven experience in depot management, preferably in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and quality control standards.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for logistics and depot management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our organisation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person