Depot Manager - Venus - Eccles

Tesco; Eccles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Warehouse Manager for their depot in Eccles, Manchester. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Requirements include proven warehouse management experience and strong leadership skills. Competitive benefits include discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discounts after 4 weeks

Employee discounts after 3 months

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse and logistics management, ideally within alcohol distribution.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a large team.
• Solid background in transport and fleet management.
• High level of competency in Health & Safety compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills for producing and maintaining operational reports/statistics.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• FLT experience (desirable).
• Full, valid car driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Manage stock, picking, packing, and delivery of high-value items.
• Lead and supervise warehouse operations.
• Efficiently delegate tasks and motivate a warehouse team of 15+.
• Oversee transport operations and fleet management.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policy.
• Produce and maintain daily and weekly operational statistics.
• Train and develop depot staff.
• Conduct interviews, performance reviews, and disciplinary meetings.

Skills

Warehouse and logistics management

Leadership skills

Transport and fleet management

Health & Safety compliance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Analytical skills

Communication skills

FLT experience

Job description

Booker • Liverpool Road, Barton Moss, Eccles, Manchester • Apply by 15-Sep-2025

Reporting into the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of depot staff within the Venus Wines and Spirits warehouse based in Eccles, Manchester. You will also cover Regional Operations Manager duties when required working in conjunction with depot supervisors over two additional depots, Leeds and Kingswinford.

Benefits

• Employee discounts after 4 weeks:
  • A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Employee discounts after 3 months:
  • A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock, picking, packing, and delivery of high-value items to new and existing customers.
• Lead and supervise warehouse operations to ensure the highest standards of customer service.
• Efficiently delegate tasks and motivate a warehouse team of 15+ staff members.
• Oversee transport operations, fleet management, and control.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policy, maintaining staff and site safety at all times.
• Produce and maintain daily and weekly operational statistics.
• Take a hands-on approach to cover a variety of roles within the depot as required.
• Train and develop depot staff, including providing on-the-job coaching.
• Conduct interviews, performance reviews, investigation reporting, and disciplinary meetings, including issuing outcomes up to dismissal level.
• Undertake key-holding responsibilities for the depot.

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse and logistics management, ideally within alcohol distribution.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, supervise, and develop a large team.
• Solid background in transport and fleet management.
• High level of competency in Health & Safety compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical skills for producing and maintaining operational reports/statistics.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• FLT experience (desirable).
• Full, valid car driving licence (essential).

About us

Founded as a family business over 50 years ago, Venus has grown from a small start-up into a trusted partner for the UK's leading bars, restaurants, and hospitality venues. With decades of industry experience and a passion for exceptional service, we are dedicated to helping our customers create drinks offerings that truly stand out.

Since joining the Booker Group in June 2024, we have combined our strong heritage with enhanced logistics and resources. This allows us to provide seamless delivery and offer an outstanding range of premium wines and spirits. Our headquarters are located in Tottenham, London. We also operate distribution depots in Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, and Soho in London where Gerry's, one of the country's most renowned spirits shops, is located.

Our reputation is built on the quality of our products, our expertise, and our unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service.