Depot Manager

Biffa Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Tetford is seeking an experienced Depot General Manager to oversee operations and drive performance. The role involves managing profit and loss budgets, leading teams, and building customer relationships. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in similar roles, with qualifications such as CPC and IOSH desirable. The company offers competitive compensation and various benefits including ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or allowance

Ongoing career development and training

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background as an Operations, Depot, or General Manager, or in a similar senior role.
• Strong experience in managing profit and loss responsibility is desirable.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team to meet and exceed KPIs.
• Oversee and coordinate depot resources for operational productivity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Profit and Loss Management

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

IOSH Qualification

Job description

• Work closely with a team of dedicated waste management professionals in an open and collaborative environment.
• Meet and exceed KPIs while driving best practice in cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, develop, and inspire drivers and staff to create a high-performing and supportive workplace.
• Oversee and coordinate all depot resources, improving operational productivity and service quality.
• Take full responsibility for the depot's profit and loss budget, delegating effectively to deliver consistent growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers alongside a Biffa Business Improvement Manager, ensuring excellent and cost-effective service.
• Set clear objectives for operational staff, monitor performance, and take action to achieve results.
• Influence decisions, implement new practices, and contribute to shaping the future direction of the depot.
• This is more than just a job it's a chance to make a significant impact within a leading company in the waste management industry. If you're ready to push boundaries and lead with passion, we want to hear from you.
• Proven background as an Operations, Depot, or General Manager, or in a similar senior role within services or logistics.
  Strong experience in managing profit and loss responsibility is desirable.
  Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification is desirable.
  IOSH qualification is desirable.
  Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially driven, and time-sensitive environment.
  Excellent leadership and communication skills with the capability to influence and drive performance.
• At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car or allowance
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme