Depot General Manager

Evri; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in Belfast is seeking a Depot General Manager to oversee operations and lead a team. The role involves performance management, budget creation, and ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates will have a Full UK Driving Licence, CPC National Certificate, and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to grow within a thriving organization.

Responsibilities

• Set the depot up for success by creating budgets and forecasts.
• Deliver smooth operations, including strong BAU and peak planning.
• Control costs through smart resource planning and productivity management.
• Own service performance, acting as the key contact for escalations.
• Promote quality and compliance across scanning processes.
• Keep the depot safe and compliant, leading on H&S and audits.
• Manage Transport compliance including O Licence standards.
• Lead and develop your team from recruitment to performance.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

CPC National Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)

Confident with Microsoft and MI tools

Great communication—written and verbal

Strong data analysis skills

Job description

Depot General Manager – Belfast

Drive performance. Lead great people. Shape the future of delivery.

Looking for a role where you can lead a busy parcel depot, inspire a fantastic team, and make a real impact every day? As our Depot General Manager (DGM), you’ll be at the heart of our operation—bringing together people, performance, and great customer experience.

In the role as a Depot General Manager you’ll lead your depot and ensure it delivers on its operational plan. That means taking ownership of performance, people, service, cost, and quality—while working closely with teams across the business, from Finance and HR to Hubs, Trunking, and Commercial. You’ll also have full P&L accountability, so driving outstanding performance will be key.

This is a great time to be joining us! We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!

Interested? Take a look at the below to understand what you'll be doing in your role as aDepot General Manager at Evri!

• Setting the depot up for success by creating budgets and forecasts with your Area Manager.
• Delivering smooth operations, including strong BAU and peak planning to meet inbound and outbound volume demands.
• Controlling costs through smart resource planning, productivity management, and cost-per-unit (CPU) optimisation.
• Owning service performance, acting as the key contact for any escalations and ensuring we deliver brilliant service to clients, customers, and partners.
• Promoting quality and compliance across scanning processes, HHT usage, and all inbound / outbound activity.
• Keeping the depot safe and compliant, leading on H&S, risk assessments, audits, and site security.
• Managing Transport compliance, including O Licence standards, WTD and AWR requirements.
• Leading and developing your team, from recruitment and onboarding to performance, engagement, and recognition.

Skills & Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• CPC National Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Confident with Microsoft and MI tools
• Great communication—written and verb
• Strong data analysis skills

Key role details

• Reporting to : Area Manager
• Direct reports : 6–12 managers and 55–colleagues (depending on depot size)
• Key stakeholders : Operational Planning, Transport Compliance, H&S, HR / ER, Client Solutions, Hub Ops, Delivery, Finance

If you're a driven leader who loves making operations run smoothly and enjoys working with great people, this could be your perfect next step. Ready to shape the future of delivery? Apply now!