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About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Job Description: We are excited to welcome an enthusiastic Depot Manager to our team, within the Pallet Network operations. You will be responsible for the running of our Pallet Network operations in Cullompton. This role is pivotal in ensuring our transport and warehouse operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
* You will have full P&L responsibility for the Cullompton Pallet Network operation reporting into the General Manager.
* Oversee the resourcing, organising and managing the transport activities, to meet demands network fluctuations.
* Responsibility for all operational and legal compliance.
* Ensuring our customer relationships and requirements are maintained and service expectations are surpassed
* Leading and motivating a team of circa 55, including drivers, warehouse/forklift and office staff.
* Responsibility for circa 30 vehicles operating day and night.
* Perform regular meetings with Site Supervisors to ensure all areas of vehicle & driver legal compliance, Health and Safety and transport planning are monitored, reviewed and any actions required are in place.
* Experience of working together with Trade Unions.
* Developing and growing the business. Ensuring all opportunities to grow the future of the business are taken.
* Set objectives and measure relevant financial and operational KPI's to General Manager.
* Ensure Budget constraints are met and assist in the production of future Budgets.
* Identifying peaks and troughs within the Business Area
* Identifying areas of continuous improvement for our operations and our customers.
* Work Collaboratory with our partners within the pallet networks to deliver best in class service.
* Identifying any areas that are underperforming and put in place strategy plans for improvement.
* Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety and compliance.
Required Experience:
* Qualifications: Must hold international or national CPC qualification and have previous Transport Management experience.
* Experience: Pallet Networks experience is desirable.
* Legal Compliance: Strong understanding of legal compliance, driver's hours, and WTDs.
* Change Management: Proven track record of leading successful change.
* Customer Relationship Management: Experience in managing customer relationships.
* Financial Management: Experience in managing financial budgets and annual P&L responsibility.
* Management Skills: Strong evidence of management skills and making key business decisions.
* Team Motivation: Ability to advise and motivate the team to deliver results.
* Presentation Skills: Ability to present to senior key contacts and external customers.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* IT Skills: Proficient in MS Office with strong analytical abilities for reviewing data and reports.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
* Competitive Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* Hours: 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, Monday to Friday.
* Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
* Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
* Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
* Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
* Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
* Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
* Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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