Job Description
Depot Manager
Salary: Up to £65,000 + 15% bonus + Company CarLocation: CroydonContract: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Depot Manager to lead our clients busy depot in Croydon. This site operates with a £20m P&L, delivering £3m profit, and plays a key role in the London commercial waste operations. You will oversee a large, fast-paced environment with 45 drivers and 12 traffic officers/administration staff, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable service delivery.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership
* Lead day-to-day depot operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and service excellence.
* Manage a diverse operational team including drivers, traffic officers and administrative support.
* Maintain high fleet efficiency, route optimisation, and service reliability.
Financial & Commercial Accountability
* Full ownership of the depot P&L (c. £20m) with responsibility for delivering and improving a £3m profit line.
* Drive continuous commercial improvements, cost control, and margin enhancement.
* Support business growth by identifying new opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction.
People Management
* Provide strong leadership, coaching, and performance management across the depot team.
* Maintain high engagement, ensure effective communication, and support ongoing training and development.
* Build a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, and high performance.
Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety, environmental regulations, and transport legislation.
* Promote a strong safety-first culture across all operational activities.
About You
We're looking for a strong operational leader with a proven background in commercial waste management. You'll thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and be comfortable leading large teams and complex operations.
Essential Experience
* Significant experience in commercial waste, environmental services, logistics, or related sectors.
* Strong P&L ownership background with success in improving profitability.
* Demonstrated ability to lead large frontline teams in a high-pressure environment.
* Excellent working knowledge of transport operations, compliance and health & safety.
Skills & Attributes
* Commercially astute with a continuous improvement mindset.
* Confident, collaborative, and people-focused.
* Able to influence across multiple levels and drive operational excellence.
What We Offer
* Salary up to £65,000
* 15% annual performance bonus
* Company car
* Industry-leading benefits and development opportunities
* The chance to make a significant impact within a major UK operation
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