Depot Manager

Nova Talent Ltd; Pocklington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days holiday

Company Pension

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Professional Development Support

Full Induction and Training

Job summary

Nova Talent Ltd is seeking an experienced Depot Manager for a distribution team based in Pocklington, North Yorkshire. This role involves ensuring operations adhere to safety and compliance standards while overseeing daily functions of the depot.

The successful candidate will manage stock, lead a team, and deliver superior customer service. A strong focus on health and safety, along with stock management, is essential. This position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong stock management and supervisory skills are essential.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and compliance is necessary.
• Health & Safety expertise is needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure depot operates efficiently and safely.
• Maintain compliance with regulations and audits.
• Lead and develop the depot team.
• Manage stock and safeguard assets.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Stock management skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of transport regulations

Health & Safety expertise

Customer focus

Communication skills

Coaching and training

IT literate

Proactive mindset

Innovative thinking

Job description

About This Role

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