Depot Manager - Drainage & Waste Services Leader

CW Executive Search Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CW Executive Search Ltd seeks an experienced Depot/Operations Manager to lead a drainage services depot across the UK. You will manage governance, H&S, and strategy, and drive profitability while developing key client accounts.

You will champion safety, oversee teams, deliver on targets, and collaborate with marketing and sales to grow profitable streams; NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications desirable, NVQ/BTEC educated, strong leadership required.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the drainage/depot industry.
• Proven track record of growing and developing a depot in drainage.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to evaluate business opportunities.
• Effective leadership and people management; works well in teams.
• Self-directed and capable of independent work.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications are desirable.
• NVQ or BTEC level education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead H&S within allocated operations and manage governance actions to closure.
• Account manager style responsibilities with full P&L and targets; develop business opportunities.
• Engage with marketing and sales to maximise profitable streams; represent the company externally.
• Set clear communication on company goals and lead teams with SMART targets.
• Plan, prioritise strategic tasks and delegate to maximise time efficiency.
• Hold team members accountable through regular dialogue and management.

Education

NVQ or BTEC level (desirable)

NEBOSH or IOSH Qualifications

Strong commercial acumen

Effective leadership

Self-directed

Job description

CW Executive Search Ltd seeks an experienced Depot/Operations Manager to lead a drainage services depot across the UK. You will manage governance, H&S, and strategy, and drive profitability while developing key client accounts.

You will champion safety, oversee teams, deliver on targets, and collaborate with marketing and sales to grow profitable streams; NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications desirable, NVQ/BTEC educated, strong leadership required.