Depot Manager

Aloha Vision Consultants; Conwy; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing company in Conwy is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead their operations. You will optimize workflows, manage a diverse team, and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £51,000 plus benefits, including enhanced pension contributions and private medical cover.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Private medical cover (after qualifying period)

Health & wellbeing support programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee product discounts

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot, logistics, or operations management, ideally within FMCG, food, or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills able to inspire, motivate, and get the best from your team.
• A practical, hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day depot operations across logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Restructure and streamline operational workflows using LEAN principles.
• Coach and mentor a diverse team, setting clear goals and providing feedback.

Skills

Depot management

Logistics

Team leadership

Operational efficiency

Budget management

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Depot Manager North Wales
Conwy, North Wales | Full-Time, Permanent | £51,000 + Benefits

Lead. Transform. Make an Impact.

Our client, a long-established and highly respected name in the UK food manufacturing and distribution sector, is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead operations at their North Wales site.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to shape, improve and optimise how the depot functions, balancing commercial performance, people leadership, and operational excellence.

The Role

As Depot Manager, You Will

• Lead day-to-day depot operations across logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Restructure and streamline operational workflows using LEAN principles to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a diverse team—setting clear goals, providing feedback, and ensuring performance standards are met.
• Collaborate closely with the Commercial team to align depot operations with wider business goals and customer commitments.
• Take ownership of compliance and performance areas including Health & Safety, Food Safety, Fleet Management, and Budget Control.
• Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the depot.

About You

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in depot, logistics, or operations management, ideally within FMCG, food, or manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills able to inspire, motivate, and get the best from your team.
• A practical, hands-on management style and the confidence to lead from the front.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, KPIs, and performance data.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on service, safety, and quality.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset to identify and implement improvements.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £51,000
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee product discounts
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with service
• Long-term career prospects within a respected, values-driven organisation