Depot General Manager

Co-op; Andover; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company car or £6,000 car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

28 days holiday (rising to 32) + bank

Pension with up to 10% employer

30% discount on Co-op products

Cycle-to-work scheme

Virtual healthcare

24/7 colleague support

Training and career progression

Job summary

Co-op in Andover is seeking a Depot General Manager to lead our fast-paced depot and translate our logistics strategy into actionable plans. You will oversee about 400 colleagues, manage partnerships with third-party suppliers and unions, and drive safe, efficient operations across the site.

You will build a high-performing leadership team, deliver the operations plan on budget, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring exceptional service to more than 400 stores.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale teams.
• Experience delivering positive change within a large, complex, and challenging environment.
• Understanding of logistics/manufacturing, site management, and/or end-to-end food retail operations.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for developing others.
• Experience managing a large budget effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the depot and create an effective, customer-focused operational plan.
• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged leadership team and drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Deliver the operational plan to budget and maintain a cost-efficient operation.

Skills

Large-scale team leadership

Change management in complex env

Logistics/manufacturing/site ops

Leadership & development

Budget management

Job description

Depot General Manager
£90,000 to £105,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 4)
Permanent, Full-time (5 days over 7)
Andover, SP11 8EZ

We’re looking for a Depot General Manager to join us in Andover to lead all aspects of our fast-paced depot. In this role, you’ll turn our wider logistics strategy into an effective operational plan, making sure we have the resources and processes in place to deliver this successfully.

Our Andover depot is responsible for delivering products to more than 400 stores and, as a Depot General Manager at Co-op, you’ll have a big part to play in this. We’ve around 400 colleagues at our Andover depot, and we’ll look to you to lead them. You’ll also own the relationship with our third‑party suppliers and trade union partners, and work closely with other senior colleagues across the wider business.

Why this role matters

Our depots are at the heart of our food business. Every day, thousands of products pass through our logistics network to keep our customers supplied with the products they need.

As our Depot General Manager, you’ll create the conditions for success across the site, making sure everything is running safe and smoothly, while supporting colleagues to perform at their best.

What you’ll do

• Manage our depot, creating an effective and customer-focused operational plan
• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged, multi-disciplinary leadership team, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the depot
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners
• Deliver our operational plan to budget and maintain a cost‑effective operation

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience leading large‑scale teams
• Experience delivering positive change within a large, complex, and challenging environment
• An understanding of logistics/manufacturing, site management, and/or end‑to‑end food retail operations
• Great leadership skills, and a passion for developing others
• Strong experience of managing a large budget effectively

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• Private healthcare
• A company car or £6,000 car allowance
• An annual bonus scheme (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.