Depot Manager - Waste And Recycling

Astute People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Sheffield is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee operations and manage budgets. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in logistics and preferably in the waste/recycling industry. This position offers a salary of £56,000, car allowance, and additional benefits including bonuses and medical insurance.

Benefits

Car or Car Allowance

Up to 20% Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience as Depot/Business Manager in logistics.
• Prior experience in waste/recycling industry preferred.
• Responsible for budgets over £10m.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations including finance and business growth.
• Lead and support the team to encourage growth and positivity.
• Manage budgets and provide performance reports.

Skills

Depot/Business Management

Commercial Acumen

Fleet Management

Leadership

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Transport CPC

Leadership and Management Qualification

Job description

Overview

Astute People is partnered with a Waste Management and Recycling company to recruit for a Depot Manager for their site in Sheffield.

The vital Depot/Business Manager role comes with a basic salary of £56,000 + Car or Car Allowance (£6,600 per annum) + up to 20% Bonus + Private medical + other benefits.

If you're an experienced Depot/Business Manager, ideally with Waste Management/Recycling industry experience, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for: Oversee site operations including finance, business growth, planning, and team leadership.
• Ensure services are safe, efficient, budget-friendly, and meet standards.
• Lead and support the team, encouraging growth, positivity, and the organisation's values.
• Set goals, review performance, and give feedback to drive team success.
• Track operations, identify improvements, and apply best practices.
• Promote customer focus to achieve top service and operational results.
• Manage budgets, resources, and efficient recycling/disposal solutions.
• Provide clear and accurate performance reports.
• Improve efficiency through digital tools, asset use, and cost management.
• Stay aware of market trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
• Act as Transport Manager with responsibility for fleet operations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and regulators.
• Monitor competition and develop strategies to stay ahead.

Qualifications

• Ideally an IOSH managing safely qualification
• Transport CPC
• Ideally a qualification in Leadership and Management

Personal skills and experience

• The Depot Manager role would suit someone who has:
• Somebody with prior depot/business manager experience in a logistics environment
• Ideally have experience working in the waste/recycling industry
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with budget responsibility of £10m+
• Fleet Management experience
• Good leadership experience in managing large teams

Salary and benefits

• A salary of £56,000
• Car or car allowance (£6,600 per annum)
• Up to 20% bonus
• Private medical insurance

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful