Depot Manager Heysham Hours Monday to Friday with Saturday cover when required. Salary Competitive Company Overview Established in 1973, Mulgrew Haulage Ltd offers haulage and warehousing services, operating a comprehensive fleet of modern trucks and curtain side trailers to deliver unit loads across Ireland and the UK. We cater to the food, drink, and packaging sectors, taking pride in the service provided to our esteemed blue-chip clients. The ideal candidate must have experience of a similar role in logistics and will be based at our depot in Heysham, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support and enhance our established Traffic Team. Job Overview Reporting to the UK Controller and the sole running of the Heysham Depot. Responsible for the Transport assistant and working closely with the UK driver trainer in the planning of inductions and recruitment of new and existing drivers. Also assisting the teams based at head office with any requirement within the depot/company to maintain driver numbers and keep all vehicles filled daily with the assistance of outside recruitment companies. To have a sound understanding of Road Transport Legislation to keep all vehicles in line with DOT. Job Duties The Depot Manager will: assist in the running of the UK depots and fleet requirements ensure vehicles are serviced, maintained and repaired in line with DOT requirements and relevant records kept achieving 100% legal compliance. work closely with our own workshops and service provides to ensure availability of trucks for servicing/inspections. primary point of contact for drivers via telephone and text ensure maximum availability of fleet for operational teams by working with casual drivers to ensure all available vehicles are manned. Communicate between head office planning desk on weekly basis, planning driver availability sheet to ensure maximum availability of fleet for operational teams by working with casual / Agency staff to ensure all available vehicles manned. manage absences, sickness and holiday records keep good housekeeping in and around the Depot. promote a good Health and Safety culture with working closely with head office and the H&S team. Please note that this job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities. Essential Must have experience in similar role within logistics/Transport Industry Must have TM CPC Licence Ability to demonstrate the running of a transport depot or hub Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills ability to perform in a dynamic & pressurised environment. Ability to demonstrate leadership Skills Understanding of added value and managing the change process Good geographical knowledge of UK Excellent communicator Efficient IT skills to include Excel Flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work within a shift pattern Ability to work as part of a team Key Skills Self-motivated Leadership Customer focus Good geographical knowledge of the UK IT Skills Teamwork Problem solver Mulgrew Haulage is an Equal Opportunities Employer.