Depot Manager

Nova Talent Ltd; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days holiday

Contributory pension

Private medical cover (dependants 50%)

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice scheme for groceries

Job summary

Nova Talent Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join the client’s distribution team in Amesbury, Wiltshire. You will oversee daily operations, drive safety, compliance and efficient depot performance, and ensure audits and records are up to date.

You will lead a small depot team, support recruitment and training, promote a strong safety culture, and deliver excellent customer service. Occasional hands-on support may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within transport or depot operations.
• Strong stock management and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of transport regulations.
• Health & safety and compliance expertise.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to coach, train and motivate team members.
• IT literate and comfortable with depot systems and reporting.
• Team player with a self-managed, proactive mindset.
• Desirable background in farming or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations to high safety standards.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance and audits.
• Lead and develop the depot team; recruit and train staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture and customer service.
• Manage stock, assets and service standards; occasional hands-on support.

Skills

Stock management

Supervisory skills

Transport regulations

Health & Safety

Customer focus

Coaching & training

IT literacy

Depot reporting

Team player

Proactive mindset

Innovation

Tools

Depot software

Job description

Nova Talent is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join our client’s distribution team, based in Amesbury, Wiltshire.

Working for a 5 star accredited employer, this role is responsible for ensuring the depot operates to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, maintain legal and regulatory compliance (including Fire Regulations and DVSA), and ensure all audits, records, and procedures are up to date.

You will lead and develop the depot team, support recruitment and training, promote a strong safety culture, and deliver excellent customer service. Working closely with the Depot Team and Regional Operations Manager, you’ll manage stock, safeguard assets, and ensure service standards are met. Occasional hands-on support may be required.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Strong stock management and supervisory skills
• Knowledge of transport regulations
• Health & Safety and compliance expertise
• Customer focused with strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to coach, train, and motivate team members
• IT literate and comfortable with depot systems and reporting
• Team player with a self-managed, proactive mindset
• Innovative, with a drive to share and implement best practices
• Background in farming or agriculture (desirable)

Salary & Benefits:

• Full Induction and training
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Contributory Company Pension
• Private Medical Cover (including dependants with 50% company contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Grocery Shops