Commercially Minded Depot Manager

North Lanarkshire Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Developing the operation for growth and overseeing daily operations of a busy logistics department, ensuring efficient and effective transport and distribution services. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organisational skills to manage resources and meet operational goals.
  • Well established business specialising in national haulage and warehousing.
  • Financially stable business with great historic and future ambition for growth.

About Our Client

Our client; a leading transport and logistics provider across the UK is a well established business specialising in national haulage and warehousing distribution and bespoke supply chain contracts. They manage integrated haulage and warehousing through multiple key hubs for a range of clients utilising a modern IT system and own fleet.

Job Description

To focus on further business growth a Depot Manager is now required for the site in Lanarkshire to both manage the daily operations of the depot, and maximise the site potential through maximising client opportunities.

  • Supervise and coordinate transport and distribution activities to meet customer expectations.
  • Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in logistics processes.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all depot activities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to optimise resource allocation and cost efficiency.
  • Lead and motivate depot staff to achieve operational goals and maintain high service standards.
  • Prepare and present operational reports to senior management as required.
  • Address and resolve any operational challenges in a timely manner.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Depot Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in transport and distribution operations management in a General Haulage Business.
  • Strong client engagement skills and the ability to impact operational performance.
  • A strong understanding of logistics processes and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • A results-driven mindset with the ability to meet operational targets.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £66,000 per annum.
  • Opportunities to work in the transport and distribution industry with a well established employer.
  • A professional working environment focused on operational excellence.



If you are ready to take the next step in making a positive impact a through operational leadership in haulage and warehousing apply now for this Depot Manager position

Contact
Lindsay MacLeod
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046432
Phone number
+441413317912

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
3pl Commercial Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
North Lanarkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lindsay MacLeod
Consultant phone
+441413317912
Job reference
JN-062026-7046432