Depot Ops Lead – People-First Growth Driver

The Modern Milkman; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension—6% matched

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Line

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing budget

Discount on Modern Milkman products

Parental leave

L&D budget

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

The Modern Milkman is seeking an experienced Depot Manager in the United Kingdom to lead hub operations, driver teams, and compliance, ensuring high service quality. You will manage routes, vehicle checks, and maintenance coordination while fostering a proactive, people-first culture.

You will drive performance targets, oversee shift schedules, and implement safety and quality standards across delivery operations to support rapid nationwide growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, depot or delivery operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Proven ability to lead and coach teams with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong understanding of driver operations, vehicle checks, safety and compliance requirements.
• Organised and detail-oriented with skills to track stock, compliance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hub operations including receiving, sorting, dispatching, and delivery to meet OTIFIQ and route productivity targets.
• Manage driver rotas, coverage and shift handovers; conduct route reviews and driver assessments.
• Lead vehicle and equipment checks; coordinate maintenance with the Fleet Team and garages.
• Act as escalation point for delivery issues and drive timely resolutions with the team.
• Lead driver training and onboarding to uphold OTIFIQ delivery standards and safe driving.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational efficiency

Customer focus

Data-driven decisions

Adaptability

Shift management

Job description

The Modern Milkman is seeking an experienced Depot Manager in the United Kingdom to lead hub operations, driver teams, and compliance, ensuring high service quality. You will manage routes, vehicle checks, and maintenance coordination while fostering a proactive, people-first culture.

You will drive performance targets, oversee shift schedules, and implement safety and quality standards across delivery operations to support rapid nationwide growth.