Depot Manager

First Fence; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic security solutions company in Canvey Island seeks a skilled Depot Manager. In this role, you'll lead depot operations, manage inventory, and ensure health and safety compliance while fostering a positive team culture. We're looking for someone confident and experienced in logistics and team leadership, ready to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary of £43,000-£48,000 is offered along with attractive benefits. Join a company where your contributions are valued and growth is a priority.

Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Holistic Wellbeing Platform

Employee Product Discounts

33 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation.
• Ability to build relationships and increase customer accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot operations ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Manage inventory processes and conduct regular audits.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Customer relationship building

Strong leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Job description

🌟 Welcome to First Fence - where security meets innovation! 🌟

As industry pioneers in Security and Temporary Fencing, we're all about unbeatable service and competitive prices. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.

Salary: £43,000-£48,000 per annum.

Hours: 50 hours a week, Monday-Friday between the hours of 06:00-18:00

Location: Canvey Island, SS8 0QY

Why First Fence?

• 🚚 Same-day delivery across the UK
• 🌍 Six strategic locations, including our National Distribution Centre
• 📈 Extraordinary growth since 2010
• 🏗️ Industry innovators setting new standards

Ready for an exciting journey in a thriving company? Join First Fence, where we're not just securing spaces; we're securing the future. 🛡️💼 #FirstFence #SecurityInnovation #JoinOurTeam

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Depot Manager to join our team. The role involves leading sustainable growth for the business by directing, supporting, and developing people and delivering with your teams. You will care about doing the right thing for customers. You show this everyday through confident delivery, tenacity for making things happen and determination to drive through change and improvement. All while setting and maintaining standards from operational policies, transport legislation, health and safety and people management.

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Customer Service: Act as the key operational link with Sales and Customer Service. Resolve complex operational enquiries and fulfilment issues to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and retention.
• Inventory Management: Enforce robust Inventory Management processes. Oversee the accurate receipt of goods, mandate regular and bi-annual stock counts, and efficiently investigate and resolve all discrepancies to maintain high accuracy.
• Depot Operations: Oversee all depot operations to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity. Devise, implement, and continuously refine Standard Operating Procedures tailored to depot needs, ensuring strict adherence to company policy and KPI targets.
• Transport Operations: Arrange routing of deliveries, to ensure they are cost effective and on time and ensuring compliance with all relevant transport regulations.
• Training: Ensure comprehensive and ongoing training is provided to all colleagues on product knowledge, SOPs, systems, and safety procedures. Actively coach and mentor team members to foster professional development and build a high-performing team culture.
• Health and Safety: Be the site safety lead, enforcing all regulations and procedures. Conducting regular audits and risk assessments. Investigate all incidents and implement corrective actions to ensure a zero-harm safety culture.
• Managing People: Lead, motivate, and inspire the team with a positive, results-driven approach. Conduct all necessary HR management duties, including performance reviews, disciplinary procedures, and return-to-work interviews.
• Employee Relations: Champion a positive and inclusive work environment, be the primary point of contact for employee concerns, proactively resolving workplace issues to maintain high staff morale and engagement.
• P&L Management: Hold full responsibility for the depot’s Profit and Loss statement. Drive profitability by managing revenue targets, controlling operational costs and identifying opportunities for financial efficiency and growth.

A Few Things About You

• You know your local and national competitors and how to confidently compete
• You are confident and able to build relationships to increase customer accounts
• You will have excellent logistics knowledge including transport legislation
• Experience in leading and motivating your team
• Knowledge or understanding of HR issues and managing performance
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and meeting targets
• Experience of working to KPI's, budgets, tight deadlines and targets
• Understanding of working in an environment with daily changing workloads
• You will thrive in a customer driven and fast paced environment
• Confident with a fair and consistent approach to people management
• Able to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively at all levels and solve problems autonomously
• Organised and methodical
• PC literate including Microsoft Packages

Benefits Snapshot

• 🚴♀️ Cycle to Work Scheme
• 💸 Benefits Platform
• 🌈 Holistic Wellbeing Platform
• 🆘 24 / 7 Employee Assist Programme
• 🌴 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 🛍️ Employee Product Discounts
• 🏆 Recognition Rewards

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Ready for a career that cares about YOU? Apply now and let's redefine success together! 💼🚀 #JoinTheTeam #CareerGrowth #WellnessMatters #FirstFence

At First Fence, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe in the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and we promote a culture that celebrates individual differences and embraces a wide range of perspectives. We firmly stand against any form of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our recruitment process is fair and unbiased, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and experience. We strive to provide equal opportunities for career growth and development, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. By joining our team, you will become part of a vibrant and inclusive community where your unique contributions are valued, and where diversity is not only respected but celebrated.