Depot Site Manager

Strutmasters.com; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Depot Site Manager for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Norwich. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing operations, leading and motivating a team, and driving continuous improvement. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in warehouse management and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and is perfect for someone seeking an impactful leadership position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomous leadership role

Impactful position in a major logistics organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in warehouse management or senior operations roles.
• Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative and motivational approach.
• Experience with budget control and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a warehouse team to achieve operational targets.
• Ensure operations meet cost, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
• Manage site performance and undertake performance management where needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operational management

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Depot Site Manager – 3-Month FTC

Location: Norwich, NR6

Salary: £60,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract: 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours: Full-time

Winner Recruitment is working with a leading national parcel and e-commerce logistics provider to recruit an experienced Depot Site Manager to oversee operations at one of their major facilities. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strong operational leader to step into a fast-paced environment and drive performance, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day operations, ensuring the site runs efficiently, safely, and in line with company standards. You'll be leading, coaching, and developing a team to consistently deliver strong performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a warehouse team to achieve operational targets
• Execute warehouse and manual-handling strategies aligned with wider business goals
• Ensure all operations meet cost, quality, safety, and customer requirements
• Review and improve site processes, layouts, equipment utilisation and workflows
• Maintain full compliance with safety and security standards
• Manage site performance, KPIs, and undertake performance management where needed
• Produce accurate financial forecasts and support budgetary control
• Complete monthly payroll submissions and highlight any anomalies
• Build trusted relationships with key operational stakeholders
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities that support efficiency and reduce cost

About You

We are looking for an individual with:

• 5+ years' experience in warehouse management or senior operations roles
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced warehouse or parcel logistics environment
• Strong leadership abilities with a collaborative and motivational approach
• Excellent communication skills and confidence managing senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review operational data
• Experience with budget control and financial reporting
• CPC qualification (advantageous but not essential)

Why Apply?

• Join a major, well-established logistics organisation
• Highly autonomous and impactful leadership role
• Competitive salary
• Perfect for someone immediately available and seeking an interim senior role

If you're a confident and experienced Site Manager ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or contact our team for more information.