Depot Manager

Portakabin Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing modular building company is seeking a Depot Manager in Newcastle to lead a diverse team and ensure safe and efficient operations. The role involves planning work, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in operational environments, and the ability to resolve daily challenges. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000, plus benefits, including a company car and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 10%

Company car

Private medical scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee benefits program

Qualifications

• Experience in site or yard operations with understanding of safety and compliance.
• Ability to resolve operational challenges on a day-to-day basis.
• Skilled in planning and allocating work with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a diverse team of operatives to deliver services safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Motivate and develop team members for high performance.

Skills

Effective communicator

Problem-solving skills

Team management

Operational planning

Job description

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation that is committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Depot Manager to join our team based at Newcastle. As a Depot Manager you will lead and coordinate the operative team to deliver orders and services safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will need to plan and organise resources effectively to meet agreed cost, quality and delivery commitments, ensuring excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate work to a diverse team of Skilled and Semi‑Skilled Operatives to ensure safe, efficient and cost‑effective operations.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental and quality standards, including preparing RAMS and other required delivery documentation.
• Lead health, safety and environmental activities, including incident reporting, investigations and active team engagement in HSE initiatives and programmes.
• Motivate, coach and develop operatives to maintain high standards and ensure the required skills and qualifications are in place.
• Hold regular conversations with individuals and teams to set clear expectations, promote accountability and sustain high performance standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve operational challenges such as material shortages, programme deadlines or client requirements.
• Monitor refurbishment times and quality guides, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Plan and secure approval for overtime or changes to operating procedures where required.
• Build effective peer networks and stakeholder relationships, sharing best practice and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in site or yard operations with a good understanding of safe, efficient and compliant practices.
• Experience of supporting operational teams.
• Ability to plan work and resolve day‑to‑day operational challenges.
• Understanding of operational processes, methods and quality standards, with awareness of how they contribute to customer outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and allocate work, clearly communicating tasks and expectations to operatives.
• Skilled in identifying day‑to‑day operational challenges and applying practical problem‑solving.
• Confident in seeking guidance and escalating issues appropriately for approval or resolution.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues.

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high‑quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance. Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on

Benefits & Compensation

• Annual salary £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on skills and experience. Plus an annual on target bonus of 10%.
• Role based: Newcastle, NE11 0LA
• Contract type: Permanent
• Company Car
• Eligible to join Single Private Medical Scheme
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day