Interim Depot Manager - Waste / Environmental Services Southwest of England Based 3-6-month contract (Insde IR35) Hybrid working (site-based with some flexibility, dependent on operational need) Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client in the Southwest to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Interim Depot Manager to lead day-to-day depot operations across frontline waste / environmental services. This role will focus on maintaining safe, compliant and high-performing operational delivery, with strong oversight of people management, fleet, H&S and service standards. Responsibilities of the Role: Lead the daily running of the depot to ensure operational continuity across waste / street scene services. Manage supervisors and operational teams, ensuring productivity, performance, and employee engagement. Ensure depot compliance across Health & Safety, risk assessments, accident reporting and safe systems of work. Oversee fleet and plant management, including daily checks, defect reporting, maintenance coordination, and contractor liaison. Support service delivery performance (missed collections, rounds optimisation, depot KPIs) and drive continuous improvement. Manage depot resources effectively including staffing, rotas, absence management, and agency usage where applicable. Handle operational issues, escalations and customer-impacting incidents with a calm, solutions-focused approach. Work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to maintain service standards and resolve operational challenges. To be successful in the role you will have: Proven experience managing a waste / environmental services depotwithin a Local Authority or comparable setting. Strong people leadership experience across operational teams (including performance management and absence management). Up-to-date working knowledge of H&S compliance in an operational environment (e.g., RAMS, incident investigations, toolbox talks). Experience overseeing fleet/plant operations and working with maintenance providers and contractors. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand operational service. Next Steps This role is an initial 3-6-month contract with likely extension and is Inside IR35. The role will require a strong on-site presence due to operational needs (hybrid flexibility may be available depending on the councils requirements). Interviews will be taking place in the next couple of weeks-if you are interested in knowing more, apply today or contact Rashani Johnson @ Panoramic Associates.