Hiring Now: Depot Manager Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Depot Manager Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Depot Manager

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 43,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About The Role:

Do you thrive on making things happen today—not tomorrow?

As a Depot Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our Basildon Depot’s success. Your mission is to deliver outstanding operational performance while empowering your team to make the right decisions—even when they’re not the easy ones.

You’ll set the standard for excellence by ensuring compliance with operational policies, transport legislation, health and safety, and people management. Your leadership will create a productive, positive environment where your team can excel.

Working closely with our District and Depot Management teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping a strong, sustainable future for our operations.

Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 per annum
	
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday
	
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
	
Job type: Full time / Permanent contract
	
Location: Bowden Terminal, Luckyn Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3AX

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing:

Leadership and Support:

Lead a motivated and engaged workforce, ensuring a positive working environment that drives success across all teams.
	
Foster a fun and supportive culture, ensuring the wellbeing and development of all direct reports through coaching, support and encouragement.
	
Manage self-employed drivers, addressing any challenges, managing expectations and working closely with your Driver Account Manager.
	
Execute HR Procedures such as investigations, disciplinary meetings and performance management with fairness and consistency.

Operational Excellence:

Monitor and manage depot performance against agreed Key Performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
	
Manage the depot's budget, including cost management and ensuring cost-effective delivery.
	
Ensure the depot remains fully compliant with transport legislation and operational requirements.
	
Maintain high operational efficiency through effective people management, setting clear performance expectations and ensuring the smooth execution of daily tasks.
	
Provide daily and weekly reports to the District Manager

A Few Things About You:

Leadership and Team Development:

Be able to inspire your team to achieve operational targets and performance goals, leading by example to maintain a positive and motivated work environment.
	
Ensure the development and well-being of all team members by managing performance, providing feedback and identifying growth opportunities.
	
Promote a culture where the team members are supported, motivated and operation at full potential.
	
Be able to make quick decisions under pressure and stay focused on delivering customer service excellence.
	
Be able to challenge the existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement changes to continuously improve service delivery.
	
Be able to provide a fair and constant approach to people management

Remain calm and composed in stressful situations, addressing and resolving issues swiftly and effectively.
	
Be able to think critically and make decisions that benefit both the team and the business.
	
Be accountable for maintaining operational efficiency by ensuring that resources are optimally utilized and daily tasks are completed to the highest standard.
	
Be able to consistently meet or exceed depot KPIs including operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and financial targets.
	
Ensure your team consistently delivers a high level of service that meets customer expectations, ensuring long-term satisfaction and loyalty.
	
Being comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and staying on top of tasks is essential.

Technical Skills:

A deep understanding of logistics, transport legislation and operational best practices.
	
A strong understanding of health and safety legislation is expected.
	
Be able to interpret and analyze data to assess operational performance and present accurate managing reports that help to inform decision-making.
	
CPC is desirable but not essential.

AO is for everyone:

Our people are our superpower, and that’s no accident. We’re looking for everyday heroes who want to learn and help other people achieve. Those glass-half-full-types who have an appetite for a better tomorrow.

With AO, the sky’s the limit. We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself and always drive your career forward.

We keep things simple. We say things like "treat every customer like they’re your gran" and "make decisions your mum would be proud of" because we’re personal and act with integrity - every day in every action.

Our Benefits

33 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
	
At least 5% contribution pension scheme
	
Healthcare Cashback Scheme
	
Exclusive Staff Discount
	
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
	
Expression of wish service
	
Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
	
Share-save Scheme

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Depot Manager job near me in Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!