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Depot Manager

Hayes Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
An established fresh produce distribution business in West London is seeking a Depot Manager to lead its Hayes operation, overseeing warehouse, transport, and team performance to deliver excellent service and efficiency. The role requires a hands-on operations leader with FMCG or logistics experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive safety, cost control, and continuous improvement.
  • Previous experience managing a fleet of vans
  • Previous experience within a foods logistics business

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing distribution-led organisation operating within the fresh produce sector. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and operational excellence, the business is undergoing continued expansion and is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead its Hayes-based operation.

Job Description



As Depot Manager, you will take full ownership of the site's operational performance, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused delivery across warehousing, transport, and team leadership functions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading day-to-day depot operations, ensuring service levels, cost control, and productivity targets are consistently achieved
  • Managing warehouse and transport teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement
  • Overseeing stock management, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction within a fresh/temperature-controlled environment
  • Driving health & safety compliance, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards
  • Optimising fleet utilisation and route planning in coordination with logistics teams
  • Managing budgets, P&L responsibility, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
  • Leading, coaching, and developing a team of supervisors and operatives to support succession planning

The Successful Applicant



The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership experience from a fast-paced distribution or FMCG environment.

You will demonstrate:

  • Proven operational or depot management experience, ideally in multi-drop logistics, food distribution or chilled supply chain
  • Background in food, fresh produce, FMCG, or temperature-controlled logistics (highly desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence (3.5 tonne van experience preferred)
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop large teams
  • Solid understanding of transport and warehouse operations
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and KPIs
  • Knowledge of health & safety and compliance regulations
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • A hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary - £40k
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Pension and benefits package
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
  • The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a critical operational site



Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Contact
Ben Dunmore
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031821
Phone number
+442072692133

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Hayes
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Dunmore
Consultant phone
+442072692133
Job reference
JN-062026-7031821