Depot Operations Leader – Tanker Waste & Performance

Biffa; Monkton Heathfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa Taunton is seeking a Depot Manager to lead day-to-day tanker depot operations. You’ll manage teams, optimise performance, ensure health, safety and compliance, and deliver excellent service to customers.

This hands-on role balances people, operations and financial performance while ensuring compliance with waste, transport and Working Time Directive requirements, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role ideally within the bulk liquid waste management or transport / logistics industry.
• CPC qualification and a strong understanding of transport management requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of bulk liquid waste management, transport regulations, health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with experience managing budgets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day depot operations, overseeing scheduling, routing and disposal of tankered waste.
• Drive operational efficiency, identify process improvements and maximise use of resources.
• Coach and develop depot teams, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Champion health and safety, carry out audits and address risks or concerns.
• Build strong customer and supplier relationships and resolve service issues with sales teams.
• Manage depot financial performance including budgets, costs and revenue targets.
• Ensure regulatory and legal compliance with waste, transport regulations, permits and Working Time Directive.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement cost-saving measures and stay updated on legislation and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

People management

CPC qualification

Transport management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Biffa Taunton is seeking a Depot Manager to lead day-to-day tanker depot operations. You’ll manage teams, optimise performance, ensure health, safety and compliance, and deliver excellent service to customers.

This hands-on role balances people, operations and financial performance while ensuring compliance with waste, transport and Working Time Directive requirements, and driving continuous improvement.