Depot Operations Lead: People, Safety & Projects

Bauer Media Outdoor; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Christmas parties

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Job summary

Bauer Media Outdoor in Dartford is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support the day-to-day running of the Dartford depot. You will oversee people, processes, fleet, facilities, health & safety and reporting, while supporting the Operations Manager across all areas.

The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and the ability to drive high standards in a fast-paced environment. 40 hours per week with a salary of £47,000 and an annual bonus, plus benefits and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large teams within a warehouse, construction or similar operational environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment, managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements, compliance and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Dartford depot, ensuring all operational activities are completed efficiently, on time and in line with contractual service level agreements.
• Lead, support and develop the operational teams, including managing absence, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews and employee relations.
• Plan and allocate workloads with the Team Leader, monitor productivity and ensure quality standards are consistently maintained.
• Take ownership of depot health and safety, including EcoOnline checks, incident reporting and training records.
• Manage fleet and facilities, ensuring operatives have suitable vehicles and timely repairs.
• Monitor performance and reports, identify improvements and address inefficiencies.
• Support the Operations Manager with key projects, including the NWP expansion, and support the Construction team where required.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational change, communicating new processes across teams.
• Support cost control and subcontracted services, escalating risks or opportunities to the Operations Manager.
• Act as first point of contact for the depot when the Operations Manager is unavailable.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Operations management

Health & safety

Recruitment

Planning & organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

Bauer Media Outdoor in Dartford is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support the day-to-day running of the Dartford depot. You will oversee people, processes, fleet, facilities, health & safety and reporting, while supporting the Operations Manager across all areas.

The ideal candidate will have strong people management skills and the ability to drive high standards in a fast-paced environment. 40 hours per week with a salary of £47,000 and an annual bonus, plus benefits and development