Depot Manager

Depot Manager | Logistics Manager | Transport Manager

£48,000-£60,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-Time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Depot Manager to take ownership of a busy logistics operation, driving high standards across transport, warehouse, stock, fleet and delivery performance. This is a key operational leadership position for an experienced Depot Manager, Logistics Manager or Transport Manager with a strong background in depot, transport or distribution environments. You will oversee the safe and efficient movement of stock from goods-in through to customer delivery, while leading teams, managing resources and driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• £48,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Senior operational leadership responsibility.
• Opportunity to lead and improve a busy logistics operation.
• Responsibility across transport, warehouse, fleet and depot operations.

Key Duties

• Manage daily delivery planning for HGV Class 2 vehicles and vans, including multi-drop routes, vehicle allocation and driver availability.
• Oversee the movement of stock from goods-in through storage, picking, loading and customer delivery.
• Manage vehicle availability, utilisation, checks, defects, maintenance and servicing.
• Monitor driver licences, qualifications, drivers' hours and compliance.
• Ensure incoming stock is accurately checked, safely stored and efficiently moved through the depot.
• Manage stock discrepancies, damaged and returned goods, stock takes and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain safe and efficient warehouse and yard operations.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health and safety requirements, vehicle checks and safe systems of work.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, attendance, performance and capability management.
• Monitor KPIs including delivery performance, route efficiency, vehicle utilisation, loading times, stock accuracy and productivity.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase performance and reduce costs.
• Resolve operational issues including failed deliveries, delays, vehicle breakdowns, driver absence, accidents and incidents.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing logistics, transport and depot operations.
• Strong experience with HGV and van transport, multi-drop delivery and route planning.
• Proven experience managing drivers, warehouse teams, vehicles and operational resources.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours, vehicle compliance and health and safety.
• Experience using KPIs and operational data to improve productivity and service levels.
• Strong organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and proactive management style.
• Ability to identify operational risks and implement practical improvements.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, HR, management and external providers.

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