Depot Manager

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Job summary

A leading dairy company in North Wales is hiring a North Wales Depot Manager to lead strategic operations and team development. The role involves redesigning workflows, ensuring compliance, and fostering customer relationships. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to operational excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Phone allowance

Enhanced Management Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership with a focus on coaching and development.
• Proven track record of managing budget and P&L.
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational restructuring and streamline depot workflows.
• Mentor and motivate depot team members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Change Management

P&L Management

Customer Relations

Process Improvement

Job description

Now Hiring: North Wales Depot Manager
Lead. Innovate. Transform.

Cotteswold Dairy is seeking a dynamic North Wales Depot Manager to partner with our Commercial team in optimising our Conwy depot. Join a family-owned dairy with over 85 years of heritage and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our regional operations.

Job Title: North Wales Depot Manager | Location: Conwy, North Wales | Department: Depot Operations

What You’ll Drive

- Strategic Operational Restructuring: Lead the redesign of depot workflows and processes, applying LEAN principles to eliminate waste and boost efficiency.
- Team Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and motivate a diverse team—setting clear goals, recognising excellence, and managing performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Commercial team to define service offerings, negotiate customer contracts, and drive sales initiatives.
- Operational Excellence & Compliance: Oversee health & safety, food safety, fleet compliance, and budget management to ensure regulatory and financial targets are met.

Who You Are

- Inspirational Leader: A confident, articulate communicator who commands respect through expertise and a coaching-focused style.
- Proactive Change-Maker: Driven to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and enhance performance.
- Commercially Savvy: Experienced with P&L management, budgeting, KPIs, and translating data into action.
- Customer-Centric: Passionate about service excellence and fostering strong customer relationships.
- Hands-On & Adaptable: Ready to lead toolbox talks or roll up your sleeves on the depot floor.

Why Cotteswold Dairy?

- Impact & Autonomy: Own transformational projects that shape our North Wales hub.
- Support & Growth: Collaborate with experienced leaders and access ongoing professional development.
- Legacy & Values: Join a company built on community, sustainability, and quality since 1938.

Benefits

- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement
- 22 days’ holiday plus bank holiday allowance; additional day after 3 years of service
- Phone allowance
- Enhanced Management Pension via Salary Exchange (6.5% employee, 7.0% employer contributions)
- Private Medical Insurance after 2 years' service
- Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health after three months
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted products and delivery

About Cotteswold Dairy

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first-class customer service.

Team Cotteswold: We believe we achieve far greater success by working as a team, with empathetic people management and by valuing our colleagues and customers.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose: Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community.

How to Apply

Ready to step up and steer our North Wales depot into its next chapter? Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your suitability for the North Wales Depot Manager role.

Interview timeline: Initial interviews will commence 08 September 2025, with second interviews to follow.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

About Cotteswold Dairy

Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.

Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.

At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.

More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.