Depot Manager
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Base pay range
* Annual salary £45,000 - £50,000, dependent on skills and experience.
* Additional annual on target bonus of 10%.
* Role based: Newcastle, NE11 0LA.
* Contract type: Permanent.
* Company car provided.
* Eligible to join Single Private Medical Scheme.
* Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays; option to purchase additional 5 days.
Responsibilities
* Plan and allocate work to a diverse team of skilled and semi-skilled operatives to ensure safe, efficient and cost‑effective operations.
* Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental and quality standards, including preparing RAMS and required delivery documentation.
* Lead health, safety and environmental activities, including incident reporting, investigations and active team engagement in HSE initiatives.
* Motivate, coach and develop operatives to maintain high standards and ensure required skills and qualifications are in place.
* Hold regular conversations with individuals and teams to set clear expectations, promote accountability and sustain high performance standards.
* Liaise with stakeholders to resolve operational challenges such as material shortages, programme deadlines or client requirements.
* Monitor refurbishment times and quality guides, ensuring adherence to standards.
* Plan and secure approval for overtime or changes to operating procedures where required.
* Build effective peer networks and stakeholder relationships, share best practice and contribute to continuous improvement.
Benefits & Opportunities
* Contributory pension including life insurance benefit.
* A range of dedicated health and well‑being services.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Employee Benefits Programme with discounts at a range of shops, gyms, restaurants and holidays.
* Learning and development opportunities and resources.
* Opportunity for career progression.
* Annual volunteering day to give back to community.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Experience working in site or yard operations with knowledge of safe, efficient and compliant practices.
* Experience supporting operational teams.
* Ability to plan work and resolve day‑to‑day operational challenges.
* Understanding of operational processes, methods and quality standards, and how they contribute to customer outcomes and cost efficiency.
* Effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
* Strong planning and allocation skills, clearly communicating tasks and expectations to operatives.
* Skilled in identifying challenges and applying practical problem‑solving.
* Confident in seeking guidance and escalating issues appropriately for approval or resolution.
* Good communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
Why Portakabin?
At Portakabin, we design and deliver high‑quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes across manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction sectors. Delivering our products sustainably and safely to our customers is of utmost importance. Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of our business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.
Equal Opportunities
Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Industries
Building Construction, Construction, and Nonresidential Building Construction
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