Assistant Depot Manager

Talent Finder; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Job summary

Talent Finder is recruiting for an Assistant Depot Manager in Reading. You will support the Depot Manager with daily warehouse operations, shipping, receiving and inventory management, and help optimise logistics and supply chain processes in a fast-paced depot environment.

The role requires supervisory experience in logistics or warehousing, with hands-on knowledge of TMS, WMS and ERP systems, and a strong focus on safety, accuracy and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics management and warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with TMS, WMS and ERP systems.
• Experience with shipping and receiving procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on safety and operational accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to support and implement process improvements.
• Experience working with 3PL providers and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Depot Manager with daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving and inventory management.
• Supervise warehouse staff, ensuring safety procedures are followed and productivity targets are met.
• Coordinate transportation management systems to optimise delivery schedules and freight movements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Use warehouse management systems and ERP systems to maintain inventory accuracy and streamline workflows.
• Oversee forklift operations, ensuring appropriate training, certification and safe handling of materials.
• Monitor profit and loss statements to support financial accountability and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Logistics management

Warehouse operations

Shipping procedures

Safety compliance

Process improvement

3PL collaboration

Continuous improvement

Tools

TMS software

WMS software

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Depot Manager | Reading, RG7 4NU | Full Time | £17.00 per hour

With over 20 offices and depots across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, our client is a market-leading manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing, site hoarding and barriers.

The company manufactures more than 1.6 million units every year and leads the industry in innovation and sustainability, supplying solutions to a wide range of sectors, from construction to security.

The Role

As Assistant Depot Manager, you will support the Depot Manager with daily depot operations, supervising warehouse staff and helping to optimise logistics, transportation and supply chain processes. The role will suit someone with previous supervisory experience within a warehouse or logistics environment who is confident working in a fast-paced operational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Depot Manager with daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving and inventory management
• Supervise warehouse staff, ensuring safety procedures are followed and productivity targets are met
• Coordinate transportation management systems (TMS) to optimise delivery schedules and freight movements
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems to maintain inventory accuracy and streamline workflows
• Oversee forklift operations, ensuring appropriate training, certification and safe handling of materials
• Monitor profit and loss statements to support financial accountability and identify cost-saving opportunities

Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience within a logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics management and warehouse operations
• Hands-on experience with TMS, WMS and ERP systems
• Experience with shipping and receiving procedures
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on safety and operational accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to support and implement process improvements
• Experience working with 3PL providers
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

What’s In It For You

• 28 days’ annual leave per annum, including all statutory Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme

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