Assistant Depot Manager - Ipswich

Schools’ Choice; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational service provider in Ipswich is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to oversee operations related to Suffolk County Council contracts. You will ensure compliance, coach your team, and support departmental initiatives. Ideal candidates have experience in operational management and a positive attitude. This role offers various employee benefits including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Lifeworks high street and online discounts

Company Pension

24/7 employee assistance

Mental Health First Aiders

Recognition Scheme

Annual Awards

Refer a friend rewards

Personal Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management or similar roles.
• Ability to coach and manage a team effectively.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations for transport operations.
• Assist with management and coaching of drivers and assistants.
• Support the Depot Manager's initiatives and procedures.

Skills

Legal compliance understanding

Line management and coaching

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Assistant Depot Manager – Ipswich and Rougham • 37.5 hours per week

Opus part of the Vertas Group Limited

All relevant training provided, where necessary, subject to a Training Bond being signed

Why Join Us?

We are honoured to have been awarded with the 2025 King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. Be part of a company recognised as King's Award winners, highlighting our commitment to excellence and sustainability. Work for a company that understands that protecting the planet is non-negotiable.

Main Purpose of the Job

We are looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to help with our operational Suffolk County Council contracts, ensuring smooth operation and maintaining accurate legal compliance. This role may incorporate split day workings to cover operational needs, you will be reporting into the Depot Manager.

You will be in a position where your judgement will be paramount looking after our specialised team. Firstly, to deal with our day-to-day operations, and then, determining new avenues of growth to progress our needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring legal compliance with Operators and Taxi License held by Vertas.
• Assisting with the Management of Priory Taxi and Educational Transport Operations.
• Line Management and coaching of Drivers and Passenger Assistants
• Support the Depot Manager with implementing department or group wide initiatives, procedures and processes
• Health and Safety of all colleagues, vehicles, public and site at Bury St Edmunds Depot
• To deputise for the Depot Manager - Rougham during absence.

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Company Pension
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self led learning

We are one of twenty-seven organisations nationally to be recognised with this prestigious award. This accolade highlights our outstanding dedication to sustainability and our commitment to making a difference for our people, customers, stakeholders, and the planet.