Depot Manager

Depot Manager — Take Charge of a High-Performing Operation

This isn’t just another management role — it’s your chance to take full ownership of a busy depot and turn it into a high-performing, well‑oiled machine.

If you thrive on leading people, tightening operations, and making things run better than they did yesterday, you’ll want to keep reading.

We’re searching for a Depot Manager who can bring leadership, discipline, and fresh thinking to a growing operation in Bishops Cleeve. You’ll be the driving force behind safe, compliant, efficient waste‑collection services — and the person everyone relies on to make the depot perform at its best.

What You’ll Take Charge Of

• Team Leadership — Build a motivated, high‑performing workforce where people feel supported, valued, and ready to deliver.
• Recruitment & Development — Bring in the right people, onboard them properly, and help them grow.
• Performance Management — Handle attendance, reviews, coaching, and ER matters with fairness and consistency.
• Communication Culture — Run toolbox talks, meetings, and open forums that keep everyone aligned and improving.
• Customer Relationships — Deliver exceptional service and support contract renewals and tender opportunities.
• Operational Control — Ensure people, vehicles, and processes work together seamlessly every single day.
• Compliance & Safety — Keep transport operations, driver hours, and documentation fully compliant.
• Fleet Coordination — Work closely with workshop teams to keep vehicles safe, legal, and ready for action.
• Budget Ownership — Monitor costs, improve efficiency, and protect profitability.
• Contractor Management — Ensure external providers meet every legal and operational requirement.

Why This Role Stands Out

• A supportive, inclusive team that actually enjoys working together
• Freedom to shape how the depot runs and how the team performs
• Real opportunities to grow your career
• A workplace where your ideas genuinely matter

What You Bring

• GCSE/NVQ (or equivalent) plus CPC qualification
• Strong leadership experience in an operational environment — waste sector experience is a bonus
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and manage people
• Commercial awareness and confidence managing budgets and performance
• Excellent communication skills and solid IT ability
• Full UK driving licence (LGV Class2 desirable)

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