Depot General Manager: Lead a 230-Store Logistics Network

Co-op; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based retail organization in Chester-le-Street seeks a Depot General Manager to oversee operations at the Birtley depot. The successful candidate will manage a large team, foster relationships with suppliers, and implement logistics strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in large-scale team leadership and logistics. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including private healthcare, company car allowance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Private healthcare for you and your family

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus based on performance

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership

30% discount on Co-op products

Early access to earned pay

Virtual healthcare services

24/7 colleague support service

Training and support for development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the depot, creating an effective customer‑focused operational plan.
• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged leadership team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partners.
• Deliver operational plan to budget and maintain cost‑effective operation.

Skills

Experience leading large‑scale teams

Passion for developing others

Strong experience of managing a large budget effectively

Job description

A community-based retail organization in Chester-le-Street seeks a Depot General Manager to oversee operations at the Birtley depot. The successful candidate will manage a large team, foster relationships with suppliers, and implement logistics strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in large-scale team leadership and logistics. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including private healthcare, company car allowance, and pension contributions.