Depot Manager

Nova Talent; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days holiday

Private Medical Cover (dependants)

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice for Grocery Shops

Professional Development

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Nova Talent is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join our client's distribution team in Pocklington, North Yorkshire. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safety compliance, and maintain regulatory standards.

You will lead the depot team, support recruitment and training, manage stock and assets, and work with regional operations to meet service levels. Occasional hands-on involvement may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Strong stock management and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of transport regulations.
• Health & Safety and compliance expertise.
• Customer focused with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and motivate team members.
• IT literate and comfortable with depot systems and reporting.
• Team player with a self-managed, proactive mindset.
• Innovative, with a drive to share and implement best practices.
• Background in farming or agriculture (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the depot team, support recruitment and training.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high service standards.
• Manage stock and safeguard assets, ensuring audits and records are up to date.
• Collaborate with Depot Team and Regional Operations Manager; occasional hands-on work.

Skills

Strong stock management

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of transport regulations

Health & Safety and compliance

Customer focused with communication

Coaching and training

IT literate and depot systems

Team player with proactive mindset

Innovative and best practices

Farming/agriculture background (desi.)

Job description

Nova Talent is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join our client's distribution team, based in Pocklington, North Yorkshire.

This role is responsible for ensuring the depot operates to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, maintain legal and regulatory compliance (including Fire Regulations and DVSA), and ensure all audits, records, and procedures are up to date.

You will lead and develop the depot team, support recruitment and training, promote a strong safety culture, and deliver excellent customer service. Working closely with the Depot Team and Regional Operations Manager, you'll manage stock, safeguard assets, and ensure service standards are met. Occasional hands-on support may be required.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Strong stock management and supervisory skills
• Knowledge of transport regulations
• Health & Safety and compliance expertise
• Customer focused with strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to coach, train, and motivate team members
• IT literate and comfortable with depot systems and reporting
• Team player with a self-managed, proactive mindset
• Innovative, with a drive to share and implement best practices
• Background in farming or agriculture (desirable)

Salary & Benefits:

• Full Induction and training
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Contributory Company Pension
• Private Medical Cover (including dependants with 50% company contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for Grocery Shops
• Supportive of Professional Development
• Competitive Salary