Depot Manager
Stef Langdons Ltd
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Langdons in Bridgwater is seeking a Depot Manager to lead our transport and warehousing operations. You will oversee staffing, equipment, and service levels, driving efficiency and cost controls to meet targets.
The role requires CPC certification, Level 5 management, and experience managing direct and remote teams in a fast-moving environment. We offer a competitive salary and an on-site role with long-term development opportunities.
Formación
- CPC (National or International) certification
- Level 5 (or equivalent) in Management
- Extensive knowledge of transport or warehouse management and health and safety regulations
- Experience managing direct and remote teams in a fast-moving environment
- IT literate with Microsoft Office; able to compile and analyse data
Responsabilidades
- Oversee daily transport and warehousing operation to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Plan staffing and equipment to meet deadlines and service levels
- Apply financial controls to meet targets and maximise resources
- Develop and maintain service level targets and handle complaints
- Ensure safety, quality, and compliance across operations
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Descripción del empleo
- Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
Do you have a flare for leadership and want a varied and active role?
Do you have previous experience working in logistics or warehousing and want to further develop your career within the supply chain and logistics industry?
Here at Langdons, we have an amazing opportunity for a Depot Manager to join our team based in Bridgwater. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis, working Monday to Fridayand in return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £68,100per annum.
To oversee the daily running of a transport and warehousing operation, ensuring it is cost-effective and efficient. Ensure staffing and equipment levels are planned and maintained to ensure agreed deadlines, statutory requirements and service levels are met.
Whether it's fresh consignments or frozen goods we have it covered! Langdons can deliver to almost any location in the UK or Ireland within 24 hours. We have 13depots and over 500vehicles carrying chilled and frozen food all over the country. We're the only company providing a 24-hour service of this kind, and we're very good at it.
Langdons are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, treating all applicants equitably and ensuring all recruitment is based on merit. However, we particularly welcome applications from the following groups as they are underrepresented in our industry: Women, LGBT+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.
- Oversee operation through management staff, ensuring smooth handovers and cross department working is promoted and encouraged
- Ensure staffing levels and equipment are cost effective and sufficient to meet operational requirements
- Apply financial controls to ensure targets are achieved and resources are maximised
- Develop and maintain service level targets and agreements, identifying any discrepancies, resolving complaints and ensuring an effective and efficient response to customer service is achieved
- Ensure robust systems for management of transport, warehouse and site operations food safety and health and safety are in place and adhered to consistently
- Ensure compliance and quality controls are in place, knowledge and responsibilities are appropriately shared, conformance is assessed and any non-compliance is corrected on a timely basis and preventative action is taken and embedded
- Ensure staff teams are fully competent, any performance or disciplinary matters are effectively addressed and ongoing development is promoted
- Ensure the development and ongoing promotion of the company’s quality culture
- Deputise where required and in partnership with management ensures appropriate cover for all teams is available and any issues are resolved on a timely basis and in accordance with company procedures
- CPC (National or International)
- Level 5 (or equivalent) in Management
- Extensive knowledge and application of transport or warehouse management and health and safety regulations
- Proven experience in managing direct and remote teams in a fast moving environment
- IT literate in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to compile, analyse and interpret relevant data
- Ability to inspire, motivate and coach staff to maximise individual and team performance
- Ability to use initiative and maximise resources to source effective solutions
- Ability to work to fluid targets and stringent targets
- Work flexibly in accordance with operational requirements, including participation in an on-call management rota and providing cover for other depots on a nationwide basis
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Discount Scheme
- Long Service Bonus Payments
- Annual pay review
- Company sick pay
- Company Share Incentive Plan
- Free inhouse job specific training and development
- Opportunity for career relevant apprenticeships
- Free eye tests up to £25
- Relaxed and supportive working environment
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!
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