Depot Manager Luton

AO; Luton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Depot Manager for their Luton Depot to deliver outstanding operational performance and empower a motivated team. You will ensure compliance with policies, foster a positive work environment, and manage depot performance against KPIs. The role offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000, with benefits like 33 days of holiday and pension contributions. Join us to support your career while helping others achieve their goals.

Benefits

33 days holiday

At least 5% pension contribution

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Exclusive Staff Discount

Enhanced family leave packages

Make a difference days

Share-save Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership within a logistics environment.
• CPC certification is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a diverse workforce to achieve operational success.
• Manage depot performance and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Monitor the depot's budget and implement cost-effective measures.

Skills

Logistical knowledge

Ability to manage budgets

Health and safety legislation understanding

Data interpretation and analysis

People management

Job description

About The Role

Do you thrive on making things happen today—not tomorrow?

As a Depot Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our Luton Depot’s success. Your mission is to deliver outstanding operational performance while empowering your team to make the right decisions—even when they’re not the easy ones.

You’ll set the standard for excellence by ensuring compliance with operational policies, transport legislation, health and safety, and people management. Your leadership will create a productive, positive environment where your team can excel.

Working closely with our District and Depot Management teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping a strong, sustainable future for our operations.

• Salary: between £38,000.00 and £42,000.00 per annum
• Hours: Monday-Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Job type: Full time / Permanent contract
• Location: Park Avenue Industrial Estate, Park Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3BP

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

Leadership and Support

• Lead a motivated and engaged workforce, ensuring a positive working environment that drives success across all teams.
• Foster a fun and supportive culture, ensuring the wellbeing and development of all direct reports through coaching, support and encouragement.
• Manage self‑employed drivers, addressing any challenges, managing expectations and working closely with your Driver Account Manager.
• Execute HR Procedures such as investigations, disciplinary meetings and performance management with fairness and consistency.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and manage depot performance against agreed Key Performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage the depot’s budget, including cost management and ensuring cost‑effective delivery.
• Ensure the depot remains fully compliant with transport legislation and operational requirements.
• Maintain high operational efficiency through effective people management, setting clear performance expectations and ensuring the smooth execution of daily tasks.
• Provide daily and weekly reports to the District Manager.

A Few Things About You

• Excellent logistical knowledge including transport legislation
• CPC is desirable but not essential
• Understanding and ability to manage budgets effectively
• Understand all relevant Health and Safety legislation
• Ability to interpret and analyse data and produce management reports
• Be able to challenge the existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement changes to continuously improve service delivery
• Ensure your team consistently delivers a high level of service that meets customer expectations, ensuring long‑term satisfaction and loyalty
• Be able to provide a fair and constant approach to people management
• Promote a culture where the team members are supported, motivated and operate at full potential

A Bit About Us

Our people are our superpower, and that’s no accident. We’re looking for everyday heroes who want to learn and help other people achieve. Those glass‑half‑full‑types who have an appetite for a better tomorrow.

With AO, the sky’s the limit. We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself and always drive your career forward.

We keep things simple. We say things like "treat every customer like they’re your gran" and "make decisions your mum would be proud of" because we’re personal and act with integrity - every day in every action.

Our Benefits

• 33 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Exclusive Staff Discount
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Expression of wish service
• Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
• Share‑save Scheme

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.