Depot Manager

Langdons; Bridgwater; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Discount Scheme

Long service bonus

Annual pay review

Company sick pay

Share incentive plan

Inhouse training

Apprenticeships

Free eye tests

Job summary

Langdons in Bridgwater is seeking a Depot Manager to lead a busy transport and warehousing operation. This full‑time role focuses on delivering cost‑effective, reliable service across the UK, with staffing, equipment planning and deadlines at the heart of daily activity.

You will manage day‑to‑day operations through supervisory teams, apply financial controls to hit targets, and ensure health and safety, food safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• CPC (National or International) certification required.
• Level 5 in Management or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of transport/warehouse management and health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing direct and remote teams in a fast moving environment.
• IT literate with the ability to compile, analyse and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• 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 discrepancies, resolving complaints and ensuring effective response to customer service.
• Ensure robust systems for management of transport, warehouse and site operations, food safety and health and safety are in place and adhered to.
• Ensure compliance and quality controls are in place, knowledge and responsibilities shared, conformance assessed and non‑compliance corrected timely.
• Ensure staff teams are fully competent, address performance issues and promote development.
• Promote the company’s quality culture and, when needed, deputise for management to cover all teams nationwide.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Data analysis

Education

CPC (National or International)

Level 5 (or equivalent) in Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Friday and in return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £68,100 per annum.

The Depot Manager role

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.

About us

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 13 depots and over 500 vehicles 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.

What you’ll be doing as our Depot Manager

• 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

What qualifications and experience are we looking for in our Depot Manager

• 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

What skills are we looking for in our Depot Manager

• 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

Additional Requirements

• 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

We believe in rewarding great work and supporting you every step of the way

• 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 you would like any information about any of the opportunities at STEF Langdons please contact [e-mail].

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