Assistant Depot Manager

Barton Petroleum; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Petroleum Limited seeks a Depot Supervisor to oversee daily depot operations in Watford, ensuring smooth loading/unloading, route planning, and stock control. You will help maintain safety, regulatory compliance and fleet maintenance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in fuel/logistics, strong leadership, and IT proficiency with CODAS and Excel. This role requires flexibility and on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading depot/ logistics teams in a fuel or oil environment.
• Proven ability to manage stock, schedules and route planning.
• Strong IT skills with fuel management software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day depot activities, including loading/unloading of fuel tankers.
• Coordinate with transport and sales teams to plan routes and timely deliveries.
• Oversee depot stock levels and assist with future stock planning amid price fluctuations.
• Assist safe storage of lubricants and AdBlue.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and repairs meet timeframes and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Education

ADR certificate

Forklift licence (FLT)

Full, clean driving licence

Tools

CODAS

Excel

Routing systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operational Supervision

• Supervise the execution of day-to-day depot activities, including loading and unloading of fuel tankers.
• Coordinate with transport and sales teams to schedule and plan routes, ensuring timely deliveries to customers.
• Provide hands-on oversight of depot stock levels and assist with future stock levels according to price fluctuations.
• Assist with the safe storage of packed goods including lubricants and AdBlue.
• Assist in ensuring that all vehicle maintenance and repair is kept to specific timeframes in line with legislation and liaising with external maintenance providers

Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to environmental, safety, and operational regulations .
• Support control of work on site by issuing and managing work permits.
• Oversee emergency response procedures within the depot and act as a competent person on-site.
• Assist in performing routine site safety checks, fleet inspections, and ensure a clean, hazard-free working environment.
• Allocate and oversee scheduled planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections for depot equipment, pumps, and storage tanks.

Team Management and Leadership

• Assist the Depot Manager with leading, motivating and managing all depot staff and drivers.
• Assist with staff scheduling, managing time-off requests, and coordinating training with company Training Manager
• Assist the Transport Manager with all driver related FORS training and compliance.
• Allocate and oversee scheduled planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections for depot equipment, pumps, and storage tanks.

Requirements/Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of operational experience in a fuel depot, logistics facility, or multi-drop oil and gas downstream environment.
• Technical Skills: High level of IT literacy with experience in fuel management software, preferably CODAS, automated routing systems and all Excel applications
• Certifications: Full, clean driving licence, ADR certificate, valid FLT licence.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership, excellent communication skills across all organizational levels, precise attention to detail, and a calm approach to working under pressure.
• Physical & Logistics Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours including some Saturday mornings. Candidates must be in good physical health and comfortable working at heights.