Depot Operations Manager

Greenergy Flexigrid Ltd.; Hythe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and discretionary‑p

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Volunteering days

25 days annual leave

Global travel insurance

Employee discount platform

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Greenergy Flexigrid Ltd. is seeking a Depot Operations Manager to lead depot performance across safety, cost, and service delivery. You will oversee scheduling, resource planning, and team leadership to ensure high standards of execution.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and collaborate with commercial and logistics teams to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction. A strong background in depot/transport operations and SHEQ compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot, transport, or logistics operations management.
• Strong understanding of SHEQ regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing 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 ability to manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• Effective communicator with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• ADR CPC certification (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure depot operates in full compliance with company policies, SHEQ standards and legal requirements.
• Operational Leadership: Lead and develop depot team, oversee scheduling, resource planning and cost management.
• Customer Service: Deliver on the customer promise with timely, accurate, and safe fuel deliveries; collaborate to resolve service issues.
• Financial & Cost Control: Manage depot budget, cost controls and KPIs; seek cost-effective solutions.
• People Management: Provide leadership and development for the depot operations team and drivers; foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Depot operations management

Team leadership

Scheduling & planning

Budgeting & cost control

Safety & SHEQ compliance

Financial acumen

Investigation skills

Communication & leadership

ADR CPC certification

Job description

Greenergy is a national UK fuel supplier and a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables. To deliver fuel to our customers, we have a 24/7 in-house haulage operation made up of over 650 drivers and a fleet of over 250 tankers. Greenergy Flexigrid manages over 500 deliveries per day and operates out of over 20 depots nationwide, making over 182,000 deliveries to 3,100 customers each year. Join us as Depot Operations Manager and take the lead in delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused depot operations. You'll oversee all aspects of depot performance, from resource planning and team leadership through to compliance, budgeting and service delivery, ensuring customers receive a consistently high standard of service. We're looking for an experienced operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing people leadership with operational and commercial responsibilities. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and support the ongoing success of the depot and wider business.

Core responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

Operational Leadership

• 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.

Customer Service

• 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.

Financial & Cost Control

• 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.

People Management

• 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 required:

• 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).

Company Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.

Greenergy supply over 15 billion litres of fuel annually across the UK, Ireland and Canada - managing fuel supply chains from refinery gates to customer sites and managing over 500 deliveries per day. To deliver fuel to our customers, we have a 24/7 in-house haulage operation, Greenergy Flexigrid, made up of over 650 drivers and a fleet of over 250 tankers. Greenergy also owns and operates biodiesel manufacturing plants in England and the Netherlands that process waste oils sourced globally into biodiesel, which is used to displace diesel in road transport. For over 30 years, Greenergy has been investing in lower carbon renewable fuels that can be used in vehicles on the road today. As a leading European manufacturer of waste-based biodiesel, renewables are central to Greenergy’s strategy to support customers through the energy transition.

Find out more about us at www.greenergy.com