Depot Operations Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Greenergy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Volunteer days

25 days annual leave

Global travel insurance

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Greenergy is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead depot performance across safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will oversee drivers, resource planning, budgeting, and service delivery, ensuring high standards for customers and regulatory compliance.

In this fast-paced role you’ll drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and lead a unionised workforce, balancing people leadership with operational and commercial priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot, transport, or logistics operations management.
• Strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, including drivers, in a unionised or safety-critical environment.
• Excellent investigation skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with budgeting and cost-control experience.
• ADR, CPC certification (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure the depot operates in full compliance with policies and SHEQ standards.
• Operational Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop the depot team and drivers; oversee scheduling and resource planning.
• Customer Service: Deliver timely, accurate fuel deliveries and resolve service issues.
• Financial & Cost Control: Manage the depot budget and KPIs; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• People Management: Recruit, train, and develop the team; foster an inclusive high-performing culture.

Skills

Depot operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

SHEQ regulations

Budget management

Cost reduction

Investigation skills

Planning

Communication

ADR/CPC (advantageous)

Job description

Greenergy is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead depot performance across safety, compliance, and efficiency. You will oversee drivers, resource planning, budgeting, and service delivery, ensuring high standards for customers and regulatory compliance.

In this fast-paced role you’ll drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and lead a unionised workforce, balancing people leadership with operational and commercial priorities.