Depot Manager

Nationwide Platforms Ltd.; Newstead CP; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

BUPA Private Medical Care

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Auto Enrolment Pension

Lifestyle benefits – discounts

Job summary

Nationwide Platforms Ltd. is seeking a Depot Manager for the Nottingham depot to lead a high-performing team and deliver outstanding customer service while driving revenue, profitability and operational targets.

You will be hands-on, motivate colleagues, and build strong local customer relationships, ensuring safe and compliant depot operations with continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in depot/branch/logistics or customer-facing environments.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering profitable growth.
• Strong customer relationship and local business development skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, compliant, and customer-focused depot operation.
• Deliver depot revenue, profitability and operational targets.
• Drive a customer-first culture across the depot team.
• Build relationships with local customers and resolve issues quickly.
• Identify opportunities to grow market share and local performance.
• Coach and develop colleagues to create a high-performing team.
• Manage fleet, people and resources to meet demand.
• Use KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe and efficient depot operations with excellent service.

Job description

Run your own depot. Grow your team. Deliver exceptional customer service.

Want the opportunity to run your own depot business?

As Depot Manager at our Nottingham depot, you'll be responsible for leading a successful local depot operation, delivering outstanding customer service while driving operational performance, profitability and growth.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role where you'll be right in the thick of the action. You'll build strong customer relationships, lead from the front and create a culture where every colleague keeps the customer at the heart of what we do.

If you enjoy thinking like a business owner, spotting opportunities and making a direct impact on results, this could be the role for you.

In return you will receive a salary from £45,000 DOE, Company car or cash allowance of £7,900, BUPA Private Medical Care, 25 days annual leave plus back holidays, Life Assurance, Auto Enrolment Pension scheme and Lifestyle Benefits – Discounts on selected high street stores.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading a safe, compliant and customer-focused depot operation.
• Delivering depot revenue, profitability and operational targets.
• Driving a customer-first culture throughout the depot team.
• Building strong relationships with local customers and resolving issues quickly and professionally.
• Identifying opportunities to grow market share and local business performance.
• Coaching, developing and motivating colleagues to create a high-performing team.
• Managing fleet, people and operational resources to meet customer demand.
• Using performance data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensuring the depot operates safely and efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.

What You’ll Bring

• Leadership experience within a depot, branch, rental, logistics, transport, engineering or customer-facing operational environment.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs and delivering profitable growth.
• Strong customer relationship and local business development skills.
• A customer-focused, entrepreneurial mindset.
• The ability to motivate others, create accountability and inspire performance.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using financial and operational data to make good business decisions.

Success In This Role Is Assessed Through

• Commercial Performance
• Customer Engagement
• People Leadership
• Operational Delivery
• Safety & Compliance

Why Join Nationwide Platforms?

As the UK's largest powered access provider, we help customers across the country work safely at height every day.

This role offers genuine ownership and the chance to run your own local business, supported by an experienced team of specialists across engineering, transport and sales. You'll have the opportunity to grow your depot, develop your people, build strong customer relationships and make a visible impact on business performance.

With real autonomy, support from experienced leaders and opportunities for progression, it's a fantastic opportunity to turn ambition into reality and take the next step in your leadership career.

Depot Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

NG15 0DQ

From £45,000 DOE Company Car/Cash Allowance And Great Benefits

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Closing date: 17/11/2026

Job reference: JH1703515NotDM