Depot Operations Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Service

Greenergy; Hythe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Private medical insurance

Enhanced company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Volunteering days

25 days annual leave

Global travel insurance

Employee discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Greenergy is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead depot performance, oversee drivers, and drive cost efficiency across budgeting, scheduling, and safety. You will enable continuous improvement and ensure high service quality for fuel deliveries while collaborating with commercial and logistics teams.

The role emphasizes resource planning, people leadership, and compliance with SHEQ standards to maintain safety and performance across the depot network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot, transport, or logistics operations management (fuels, hazardous goods, or similar industry desirable).
• 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.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• ADR, CPC certification (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the depot team, including drivers, to achieve operational excellence
• Oversee day-to-day depot activities, ensuring effective scheduling, resource planning, and cost management
• Ensure all Flexigrid operational procedures are implemented and maintained
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimise performance.
• Deliver on the customer promise by ensuring timely, accurate, and safe fuel deliveries
• Collaborate with commercial and logistics teams to resolve service issues and improve customer satisfaction.
• Manage depot budget, cost controls, and performance KPIs
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs without compromising safety or service.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the depot operations team and driver group
• Manage recruitment, training, development, and performance management of team members
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Depot operations

Team leadership

Budget management

SHEQ compliance

Investigation skills

Planning & organisation

Financial acumen

ADR/CPC

Job description

Greenergy is seeking an experienced Depot Operations Manager to lead depot performance, oversee drivers, and drive cost efficiency across budgeting, scheduling, and safety. You will enable continuous improvement and ensure high service quality for fuel deliveries while collaborating with commercial and logistics teams.

The role emphasizes resource planning, people leadership, and compliance with SHEQ standards to maintain safety and performance across the depot network.