Depot Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Service

Inver Energy Limited; Immingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee discount platform

Enhanced holiday allowance

Job summary

Greenergy is seeking a Depot Operations Manager in Immingham to lead a 24/7 haulage operation, overseeing depot performance, budgeting, resource planning, and compliance with SHEQ standards. You’ll drive cost efficiency while maintaining high service levels for a large customer base.

The role requires strong people leadership, strategic planning, and a proven ability to balance commercial and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot, transport, or logistics operations management.
• Strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing drivers in a unionised or safety-critical environment.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with ability to manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• ADR, CPC certification (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost management

People management

Planning

Communication

SHEQ-compliance

ADR/CPC (adv)

Job description

Greenergy is seeking a Depot Operations Manager in Immingham to lead a 24/7 haulage operation, overseeing depot performance, budgeting, resource planning, and compliance with SHEQ standards. You’ll drive cost efficiency while maintaining high service levels for a large customer base.

The role requires strong people leadership, strategic planning, and a proven ability to balance commercial and operational priorities in a fast-paced environment.