Depot Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment in Leeds is seeking a Depot Manager to lead daily depot operations and drive high service standards. You will oversee a team of drivers and support staff, ensuring efficient workloads and strong customer relations.

The role requires solid operational leadership, budget experience, and a focus on safety and compliance. CPC qualification is desirable, with a track record of improving KPIs and delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

• Experience as Depot Manager/Transport Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance.
• Proven leadership of drivers and operational teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving KPIs.
• CPC qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the depot.
• Manage and support a team of drivers and operational staff.
• Coordinate workloads, schedules and resources for efficient service delivery.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and productive working environment.
• Build relationships with customers and resolve issues that arise.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage costs and help the depot achieve its performance targets.
• Ensure high standards of service, teamwork and communication across the site.

Skills

Leadership experience

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

CPC qualification desirable

Education

CPC qualification desirable

Job description

Depot Manager

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Permanent

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the depot.
• Managing and supporting a team of drivers and operational staff.
• Coordinating workloads, schedules, and resources to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive working environment.
• Building strong relationships with customers and resolving any issues that arise.
• Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Managing costs and helping the depot achieve its performance targets.
• Ensuring high standards of service, teamwork, and communication across the site.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a Depot Manager, Transport Manager, or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, Operator Licence compliance, and driver hours regulations.
• Proven leadership experience managing drivers and operational teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving operational KPIs.
• CPC qualification desirable.

If you're a motivated leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you