Depot Operations Lead: People & Performance

Quest Employment; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Assistant Depot Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse and transport operation.

This hands-on leadership role involves working with the Depot Manager to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards, leading teams, coordinating drivers and monitoring stock. You’ll assist with recruitment, inductions and agency staffing, and drive continuous improvement across KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, warehousing or transport management.
• Ability to supervise and lead teams effectively.
• Strong communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills and understanding of warehouse safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the depot and warehouse.
• Lead, coach and motivate operational teams.
• Assist with transport planning and driver management.
• Monitor stock control and warehouse operations.
• Ensure health & safety and compliance standards.
• Investigate issues and implement solutions.
• Support recruitment, inductions and agency staffing.
• Assist with performance management and development.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Step in for the Depot Manager when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Warehouse operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quest Employment in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Assistant Depot Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse and transport operation.

This hands-on leadership role involves working with the Depot Manager to ensure safety, efficiency and high standards, leading teams, coordinating drivers and monitoring stock. You’ll assist with recruitment, inductions and agency staffing, and drive continuous improvement across KPIs.