Depot Operations Lead — Hands-On, Compliance & Planning

Partnership Recruiting; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing support

Sick pay

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting represents a well-established business operating a busy Grangemouth depot. We are seeking an experienced Depot Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day running of the site.

This hands-on role suits someone with transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations experience who can work closely with drivers, vehicles and the wider operations team to resolve issues and keep planned routes on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, fleet management or depot operations.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and attention to detail.
• HGV licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driver debriefs and review failed or delayed deliveries
• Identify, record and elevate vehicle defects and breakdowns
• Ensure depot paperwork and compliance checks are completed accurately
• Carry out daily depot, yard and vehicle walk-around checks
• Support daily transport planning, vehicle allocation and route changes
• Prepare and issue routes to drivers
• Deliver toolbox talks and operational updates
• Use transport management, telematics and route planning systems
• Complete depot audits, gate checks and scheduled vehicle inspections
• Produce and maintain driver, vehicle and fleet performance reports
• Coordinate with external vehicle, tyre and maintenance providers
• Provide cover for other members of the depot management team when required
• Support the wider depot operation and resolve day-to-day operational issues

Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Systems experience

Depot operations knowledge

Tools

Transport management systems

Telematics

Route planning systems

Job description

Partnership Recruiting represents a well-established business operating a busy Grangemouth depot. We are seeking an experienced Depot Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day running of the site.

This hands-on role suits someone with transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations experience who can work closely with drivers, vehicles and the wider operations team to resolve issues and keep planned routes on track.