Depot Manager

RGIT Australia; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

31 Days Annual Leave

Real Career Progression

Company Pension & Employee Referral

Full Autonomy & Support

Job summary

RGIT Australia in the UK seeks an ambitious Depot Manager to take full ownership of the Telford site. You will lead operations, finance, and people, driving safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast‑growing loft storage business.

You will recruit and mentor supervisors and installers, optimise depot performance, and manage inventory and budgets. Expect strong leadership development and a direct impact on site growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day depot operations, optimising labour scheduling, vehicle loading, route planning, and material flows to support increasing installation volumes.
• Track and champion core operational metrics, driving continuous improvement in Right First Time (RFT) installation success and operational productivity.
• Scalably manage depot capacity, ensuring the site is structured, organised, and ready to meet growing demand without sacrificing quality or customer delivery.
• Embed a proactive safety culture across the depot, taking ultimate accountability for key Health & Safety (H&S) metrics, risk management, and audit compliance.
• Lead regular safety walk-throughs, conduct thorough risk assessments (RAMS), and ensure 100% adherence to legal transport, vehicle check, and site safety standards.
• Lead, recruit, and mentor site supervisors, warehouse hands, and field installers - building a motivated, high-performing team accountable for top-tier results.
• Drive team onboarding, conduct regular toolbox talks, and actively develop future operational talent within your site.
• Manage full depot P&L line items, controlling vehicle running costs, tool expenditure, stock shrink, and labour overtime.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring tight stock control to prevent job delays and keep working capital efficient.

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 27 Aug 2026

Description

Depot Manager Location: Telford

The Opportunity: Lead, Build, and Grow With Us

We are the UK’s leading provider of loft boarding and home storage solutions, and we are currently undergoing a period of sustained and ambituous growth.

We’re not just looking for someone to maintain the status quo - we are searching for an ambitious, hands‑on Depot Manager who wants to take true ownership of our [Location] site. As our network expands, we need strong operational leaders who can drive performance, elevate standards, and scale with us. If you are looking for a role where your leadership directly impacts business growth and where your career can accelerate alongside ours, this is your opportunity.

The Role

As Depot Manager, you will hold full operational, financial, and leadership ownership of the site. Acting as the critical link between senior operations and frontline teams, you will empower and motivate our Head Installers and Assistant Installers, ensuring our customers receive the best possible experience when purchasing our loft storage solutions.

The [Location] depot will be your responsibility; from recruitment and people, to Operations best practice and health and safety, you will ensure our operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards every single day.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Growth Execution

• Oversee all day-to-day depot operations, optimising labour scheduling, vehicle loading, route planning, and material flows to support increasing installation volumes.
• Track and champion core operational metrics, driving continuous improvement in Right First Time (RFT) installation success and operational productivity.
• Scalably manage depot capacity, ensuring the site is structured, organised, and ready to meet growing demand without sacrificing quality or customer delivery.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Embed a proactive "safety-first" culture across the depot, taking ultimate accountability for key Health & Safety (H&S) metrics, risk management, and audit compliance.
• Lead regular safety walk-throughs, conduct thorough risk assessments (RAMS), and ensure 100% adherence to legal transport, vehicle check, and site safety standards.

Team Building & Talent Development

• Lead, recruit, and mentor site supervisors, warehouse hands, and field installers - building a motivated, high-performing team accountable for top-tier results.
• Drive team onboarding, conduct regular toolbox talks, and actively develop future operational talent within your site.

Commercial & Budget Management

• Manage full depot P&L line items, controlling vehicle running costs, tool expenditure, stock shrink, and labour overtime.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring tight stock control to prevent job delays and keep working capital efficient.

What We Are Looking For

• Growth Mindset & Leadership: A proven, hands-on leader from construction, trades, logistics, or home improvement who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
• Metric-Driven Focus: Demonstrated success delivering clear results against Right First Time (RFT) quality standards and rigorous H&S metrics.
• Technical & Trade Practicality: Solid understanding of joinery, timber products, power tools, or residential installation workflows.
• Commercial Capability: Skilled at budget control, inventory management, and utilising operational software/Microsoft Office for reporting.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s In It For You?

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card
• 31 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Real Career Progression: Rapid company growth means fast-tracked progression opportunities for proven leaders looking to step into senior regional management.
• Company Pension & Employee Referral Scheme
• Full Autonomy & Support: The freedom to run your site like your own business, backed by robust national infrastructure and ongoing leadership development.