Depot Manager

Nova Talent; Amesbury, Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days holiday

Contributory Pension

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Professional Development

Job summary

Nova Talent is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join our client's distribution team in Amesbury, Wiltshire. You will oversee daily depot operations, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency, while leading a team and promoting a strong safety culture.

You will manage stock, assets, and reporting, with occasional hands-on support as needed. The role requires a background in depot operations, strong supervisory skills, and knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar depot/operations role.
• Strong stock management and supervision skills.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and compliance.
• Health & Safety expertise and regulatory awareness.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations to maintain safety, compliance and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the depot team, including recruitment and training.
• Manage stock levels and safeguard assets, ensuring service standards.
• Collaborate with Depot Team and Regional Operations Manager to optimise performance.
• Provide occasional hands-on support as required.

Skills

Stock management

Supervisory skills

Transport regulations knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Customer service

Coaching and training

IT literacy

Depot reporting systems

Team leadership

Tools

Depot software

Job description

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

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
• Supportive of Professional Development
• Competitive Salary