Business Manager (Depot Manager)

Astute People; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Dewsbury is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee operations, manage finance, and lead a team. This role offers a salary of £56,000 plus a car allowance and up to 20% bonus. Candidates should have managerial experience in logistics and ideally within the waste industry. The position also entails responsibility for fleet management and resource efficiency.

Benefits

Car allowance

Up to 20% bonus

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics environment as a Depot/Business Manager.
• Experience in waste/recycling industry is preferred.
• Responsible for managing budgets of £10m+.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations including finance and team leadership.
• Ensure services are safe and efficient.
• Lead and support the team to achieve goals.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Monitor competition and develop strategies.

Skills

Depot/Business management experience

Fleet Management experience

Commercial and financial acumen

Leadership experience

Education

IOSH managing safely qualification

Transport CPC

Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Astute People is partnered with a Waste Management and Recycling company, to recruit for a Depot Manager for their site in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

The vital Depot Manager role comes with a basic salary of £56,000 + Car or Car Allowance (£6,600 per annum) + up to 20% Bonus + Private medical + other benefits.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing site operations including finance, business growth, planning, and team leadership.
• Ensure services are safe, efficient, budget-friendly, and meet standards.
• Lead and support the team, encouraging growth, positivity, and the organisation's values
• Set goals, review performance, and give feedback to drive team success.
• Track operations, identify improvements, and apply best practices.
• Promote customer focus to achieve top service and operational results.
• Manage budgets, resources, and efficient recycling/disposal solutions.
• Provide clear and accurate performance reports.
• Improve efficiency through digital tools, asset use, and cost management.
• Stay aware of market trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
• Act as Transport Manager with responsibility for fleet operations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and regulators.
• Monitor competition and develop strategies to stay ahead.

Professional qualifications

• Ideally an IOSH managing safely qualification
• Transport CPC
• Ideally a qualification in Leadership and Management

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• Somebody with prior depot/business manager experience in a logistics environment
• Ideally have experience working in the waste/recycling industry
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with budget responsibility of £10m+
• Fleet Management experience
• Good leadership experience in managing large teams

Salary and benefits of the Depot Manager role

• A salary of £56,000
• Car or car allowance (£6,600 per annum)
• Up to 20% bonus
• Private medical insurance

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.