Depot General Manager

The Dash Group; Saltash; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Saltash is seeking a leader to manage a high-performing depot team. The role involves overseeing warehouse and delivery operations, maintaining P&L accountability, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates have proven leadership experience in the logistics sector and a hands-on approach to team management.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in the parcel or logistics sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L and KPI accountability.
• Confident communicator with a hands-on approach to team management.
• Experience working with both SME and corporate clients.
• A problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving, operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing depot team, with full accountability for people, process, and performance.
• Managing warehouse and delivery operations to meet service expectations.
• Overseeing rotas, volumes, and day-to-day logistics at our Plymouth site.
• Taking full P&L ownership and driving profitability through efficiency and business growth.
• Ensuring full compliance with company health & safety and fleet standards.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leading a high-performing depot team, with full accountability for people, process, and performance
• Managing warehouse and delivery operations to meet service expectations
• Overseeing rotas, volumes, and day-to-day logistics at our Plymouth site
• Taking full P&L ownership and driving profitability through efficiency and business growth
• Ensuring full compliance with company health & safety and fleet standards

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in the parcel or logistics sector
• Strong commercial acumen with P&L and KPI accountability
• Confident communicator with a hands-on approach to team management
• Experience working with both SME and corporate clients
• A problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving, operational environments