Depot Manager

DMA Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee operations and drive performance across multiple sites. This critical role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience within the waste industry and a hands-on approach. This position offers a competitive salary of £50k-£70k based on experience, including a car allowance and bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Investment in people and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar waste industry leadership role.
• Strong leadership and commercial skills required.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing operational and customer service teams.
• Driving efficiency, profitability, and growth within the operations.
• Managing fleet performance, compliance, and safety measures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial skills

Compliance management

Customer service focus

Education

CPC (Transport Management)

WAMITAB/COTC certification

Job description

Overview

Depot Manager – Salary: £50k-£70k depending on experience plus car/allowance and bonus
Location: Cambridge

Following a period of significant growth, our client is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead operations across multiple sites. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing waste collections and processing operations, driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing operational and customer service teams
• Driving efficiency, profitability, and growth
• Managing fleet performance, compliance, and safety
• Shaping a high-performance, customer-focused culture

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a similar waste industry leadership role
• Strong leadership and commercial skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front
• Experience managing compliance, fleet performance, and H&S
• Desirable: CPC (Transport Management), WAMITAB/COTC certification

Be part of a forward-thinking and fast-growing business where you can make a real impact and help shape the future of waste management in the region. You'll be supported by a committed leadership team, have autonomy to lead, and the backing of a business that invests in its people and infrastructure.