Depot Manager
Location Conwy, North Wales
Salary - £50,832.36 per annum
Hours: Full time 45 hours per week
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement
22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; additional day after 3 years of service
Enhanced Management Pension via Salary Exchange (6.5% employee, 7.0% employer contributions)
Private Medical Insurance after 2 years' service
Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health after three months
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted products and delivery
Job description
Lead. Innovate. Transform.
The company is seeking a dynamic North Wales Depot Manager to partner with our Commercial team in optimising our Conwy depot. Join a family-owned dairy with over 85 years of heritage and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our regional operations.
What You'll Drive
Strategic Operational Restructuring: Lead the redesign of depot workflows and processes, applying LEAN principles to eliminate waste and boost efficiency.
Team Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and motivate a diverse team-setting clear goals, recognising excellence, and managing performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Commercial team to define service offerings, negotiate customer contracts, and drive sales initiatives.
Operational Excellence & Compliance: Oversee health & safety, food safety, fleet compliance, and budget management to ensure regulatory and financial targets are met.
Who You Are
Inspirational Leader: A confident, articulate communicator who commands respect through expertise and a coaching-focused style.
Proactive Change-Maker: Driven to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance performance.
Commercially Savvy: Experienced with P&L management, budgeting, KPIs, and translating data into action.
Customer-Centric: Passionate about service excellence and fostering strong customer relationships.
Hands-On & Adaptable: Ready to lead toolbox talks or roll up your sleeves on the depot floor.
Why us?
Impact & Autonomy: Own transformational projects that shape our North Wales hub.
Support & Growth: Collaborate with experienced leaders and access ongoing professional development.
Legacy & Values: Join a company built on community, sustainability, and quality since 1938.
How to Apply
Ready to step up and steer our North Wales depot into its next chapter? Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for the North Wales Depot Manager role.
Interview timeline:
Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom, with second interviews in-person to follow. We expect to start first interviews w/c 22 November & w/c 29 November.
Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
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