Job Description
Job Title: Depot Manager Salary: Starting from £50,000 Location: Basildon If you’re a leader who thrives in logistics and who loves getting stuck in to make things run smoother, then keep reading this could be the role you’ve been waiting for. About the role You’ll be in the driving seat of the depot: overseeing daily operations, keeping everything moving, managing a team, and ensuring health, safety, and quality standards are met. It’s a hands-on leadership role you won’t just be behind a desk.
Whether it’s logistics scheduling, stock control, or liaising with transport partners, you’ll be expected to anticipate issues and respond swiftly. Your leadership will be visible in maintaining productivity, meeting budgets, reducing waste, and improving processes. About the client Our client is a fast-paced company operating in the industrial / construction supply sector (building materials, tools, fixings etc.), with multiple depots around the country.
Based on strong values of reliability, service, and practical expertise, they pride themselves on delivering what customers need, when they need it often on tight timescales. The business invests in its people and takes safety, innovation, and continuous improvement seriously. Working hours Monday to Friday 37 hours per week Key duties Lead, coach and manage a depot team (supervisors, warehouse operatives, drivers) to de...