Depot Manager

LWS Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established waste management company is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee operations in Manchester. This role includes managing a team of drivers and staff, ensuring vehicle compliance, and achieving business goals. With strong growth in the sector, the position offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays

Medicash after 12 months

Extra day off for birthdays

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry or high-volume service industry.
• Ability to manage teams and health and safety in a multi-shift environment.
• Experience in a commercially driven, time-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office.
• Build customer relationships and achieve business KPIs.
• Ensure vehicle compliance with regulations as O License Holder.

Skills

Customer relations

Health and Safety management

Operational line management

Education

CPC - Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage

Full UK Driving License

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Class 2 Driving License

Job description

VAC 544

Depot Manager - Waste Management Industry.

Based Manchester

Salary: GBP55,000 basic, plus car allowance (GBP450 PCM) & performance related bonus (5% of salary)

Company

Established for over 20 years, this well-established waste management and recycling company offers commercial waste collection and waste disposal.

Proudly carrying out over a million waste collections throughout the NW, along with their recently upgraded modern MRF facility, a fleet of 30+ trucks and employing over 100 people, this rapidly expanding business is going through a very exciting growth offering exciting career progression and development opportunities to those lucky enough to be part of their journey.

Depot Manager Role:

• Reporting into the Head of Operations.
• Manage the day-today operations of the Traffic Office - 32 vehicles, 36 drivers and 4 office Staff.
• Working with the Fleet Manager ensuring vehicle compliance with regulations.
• Building excellent customer relationships.
• Work towards and achieve business KPI s.
• As part of this role, you will sit as the O License Holder for site.
• Build team morale and intern improve business performance.

Experience

• Waste industry experience, with understanding of the waste industry and relevant laws - will also consider high volume service industry.
• Experience of operational and customer service line management in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Experience of people and health and safety management within a multi-shift environment.
• Experience as a People Manager or position of similar responsibility in the Services or Logistics industry.
• The ability to work within a commercially driven and time-critical environment.

Qualifications / Skills

• Full UK Driving License. Essential
• CPC -Certificate of Professional Competence - in Road Haulage (National) Essential
• Desirable - IOSH/NEBOSH.
• Class 2 Driving License.
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Additional Details:

• 45 hours per week (various shifts) 8am to 5pm (plus any additional hours required to meet the needs of the business)
• The depot operates 4am - 6pm
• 20 days holiday plus all Bank Holiday. This increases each year by one day until they reach a maximum of 25 days.
• Medicash after 12 months
• Bonus after qualifying period
• Extra day given off for birthdays.

If you are looking to join a fantastic organisation that is one of the leaders in their field, then we need to speak to you today.

For an immediate interview apply now with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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