Depot Operations Leader — Safety & Efficiency Champion

Greenergy; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Enhanced company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Volunteering & charity

Enhanced holiday allowance

Global travel insurance

Employee discount platform

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Greenergy is seeking a Depot Operations Manager in Ellesmere Port to lead depot performance, resource planning, and compliance. You will oversee drivers and depot activities, driving cost efficiencies while ensuring safety and high service standards.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and a track record in logistics operations, with focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

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 and attention to safety incidents.
• 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

• Ensure the depot operates in full compliance with company policies, SHEQ standards, and all relevant legal/regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• 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.
• Ensure the most cost-effective solutions are utilised to maintain service quality.
• 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

Transport & logistics

SHEQ compliance

People leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Investigation skills

Communication & teamwork

ADR/CPC (advantage)

Job description

Greenergy is seeking a Depot Operations Manager in Ellesmere Port to lead depot performance, resource planning, and compliance. You will oversee drivers and depot activities, driving cost efficiencies while ensuring safety and high service standards.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and a track record in logistics operations, with focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.