Depot Manager

TN United Kingdom; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking industry leader as a Depot Manager, where you'll oversee depot operations and drive continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to work in a diverse team focused on exceptional customer service and operational excellence. You'll manage resources, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and foster a culture of innovation. With a competitive salary, car, and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for self-driven individuals looking to make a positive impact in waste management. Embrace the opportunity to shape depot strategy and contribute to a cleaner, greener future.

Benefits

Career development and training

Medical and dental schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Operations Manager or similar in services or logistics.
• Knowledge of environmental and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee depot operations and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Manage depot resources to enhance operational productivity.

Skills

Operations Management

Health and Safety Compliance

People Management

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

KPI Management

Operational Improvement

Education

CPC Qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths

A-Levels or Degree

Job description

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Competitive salary, car, bonus and excellent benefits package.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Depot Manager to oversee our depot operations and support bases. Your responsibilities will include ensuring health and safety compliance, environmental standards, and operator licensing, alongside delivering exceptional customer service and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Work with a diverse team of waste professionals in a transparent, non-bureaucratic environment.
• Showcase your ability to meet KPIs and drive improvements in cost control and productivity.
• Contribute to the development of drivers and staff, creating an environment of excellence.
• Manage depot resources to enhance operational productivity and service quality.
• Oversee the depot's profit and loss, ensuring growth through effective delegation.
• Collaborate with the Business Improvement Manager to ensure excellent customer service and cost management.
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions with operational staff.
• Push to meet targets, innovate practices, and shape depot strategy.
• Join a forward-thinking industry leader that values self-driven individuals who challenge convention.

Requirements

• Experience as Operations Manager or similar in services or logistics.
• CPC Qualification.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Experience managing people and health and safety in a unionized, multi-shift setting.
• Knowledge of environmental and health and safety legislation.
• Understanding of the local area.
• Ability to work with clear KPIs.
• Proven record of operational improvement.
• Strong communication, planning skills, and team collaboration.
• Minimum GCSEs in English and Maths; A-Levels or a Degree are advantageous.

Why You’ll Love Working at Biffa

• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and car.
• Medical and dental schemes.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.

Our Mission

At Biffa, we’re passionate about waste management—turning waste into power, recycling innovatively, and keeping communities clean. Join our team of over 11,000 employees dedicated to making a positive impact every day. We’re the UK’s leading business waste management provider.