Our client is a well-established haulage operator with a strong reputation for service, safety, and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Depot Manager to lead and develop one of their key Scottish operations.
This is a senior operational role with full responsibility for depot performance, profitability, compliance, and customer service.
The Role
As Depot Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the day-to-day running and commercial success of the depot. You will lead transport and operational teams as well as be responsible for customer acquisition.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full P&L responsibility for the depot, driving revenue growth and cost control
* Managing all transport and warehouse operations, ensuring service levels are consistently achieved
* Leading, motivating, and developing transport managers, planners, supervisors, and drivers
* Ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence obligations, drivers’ hours, tachograph regulations, and health & safety legislation
* Managing fleet utilisation, maintenance planning, and operational efficiency
* Building strong relationships with key customers, identifying opportunities to improve service and grow accounts
* Monitoring and reporting on KPIs including margin, utilisation, compliance, service performance, and costs
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives across people, processes, and systems
* Acting as the senior point of contact for customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies
About You:
This role will suit a commercially astute transport professional with strong leadership skills and a proven background in depot or site management within the haulage sector.
You will ideally have:
* Proven experience as a Depot Manager, Transport Manager, or Senior Operations Manager within haulage or related transport enviornments
* Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, margins, and cost control
* In-depth knowledge of UK road transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance
* CPC (National or International)
* A hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage and develop large operational teams
* Experience using transport management systems and performance reporting tools
* Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment