Depot Operations Lead: Safety, Compliance & Team Growth

Nova Talent Ltd; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days holiday

Contributory pension

Private medical cover (dependants 50%)

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice scheme for groceries

Job summary

Nova Talent Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join the client’s distribution team in Amesbury, Wiltshire. You will oversee daily operations, drive safety, compliance and efficient depot performance, and ensure audits and records are up to date.

You will lead a small depot team, support recruitment and training, promote a strong safety culture, and deliver excellent customer service. Occasional hands-on support may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within transport or depot operations.
• Strong stock management and supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of transport regulations.
• Health & safety and compliance expertise.
• Customer-focused with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to coach, train and motivate team members.
• IT literate and comfortable with depot systems and reporting.
• Team player with a self-managed, proactive mindset.
• Desirable background in farming or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations to high safety standards.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance and audits.
• Lead and develop the depot team; recruit and train staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture and customer service.
• Manage stock, assets and service standards; occasional hands-on support.

Skills

Stock management

Supervisory skills

Transport regulations

Health & Safety

Customer focus

Coaching & training

IT literacy

Depot reporting

Team player

Proactive mindset

Innovation

Tools

Depot software

Job description

Nova Talent Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Depot Manager to join the client’s distribution team in Amesbury, Wiltshire. You will oversee daily operations, drive safety, compliance and efficient depot performance, and ensure audits and records are up to date.

You will lead a small depot team, support recruitment and training, promote a strong safety culture, and deliver excellent customer service. Occasional hands-on support may be required.