Depot Manager

Nova Talent Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to oversee operations in Sittingbourne. The role requires strong compliance skills and leadership experience. The successful candidate will ensure safety, manage stock, and lead the depot team in delivering excellent service. Benefits include an annual bonus, generous holiday, and private medical cover.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

33 days holiday

Company Pension

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Support for Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to coach, train, and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure depot operates to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
• Oversee daily operations and maintain compliance.
• Lead and develop the depot team.

Skills

Stock management

Supervisory skills

Transport regulations knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Customer-focused communication

Coaching and training ability

IT literacy

Team player

Innovative mindset

Background in farming or agriculture

Job description

Nova Talent is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join our clients distribution team, based in Sittingbourne, Kent.

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 HSE and VOSA), 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 will 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 and ADR (ADR Desirable)
• 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
• Salary DOE