Deputy Depot Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Depot Manager to oversee night operations in a dynamic warehouse environment. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing operational challenges. The successful candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting. With competitive benefits including a health cash plan and training opportunities, this position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

5% Match Pension

24/7 E-Learning Modules

Training and Development Opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in warehouse management.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and managing large operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and provide training.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Manage night operations and report on challenges.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Communication Skills

Planning and Execution

Health and Safety Compliance

Computer Literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Night Shift - Thursday to Monday02:00am – 10:30am

About the role

Joining us as a Deputy Depot Manager you’ll manage one of the shift operations in the depot reporting into the Depot Manager and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of newspapers and magazines out to our retailers.

This interesting and challenging role in our management team will see you ensuring a planned and effectivenightoperation is in place, taking responsibility for:

• Supervising all staff. Providing training and coaching and identifying training needs
• Providing accurate reports that highlight any challenges or successes
• Working closely with the management team to identify potential risks
• Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy
• Working to an annual set budget and forecast

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:

• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 5% match pension
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan

About You:

You’ll have a track record of success in a warehouse environment in a management position. You’ll also be able to evidence:

• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Managing a large operation and being able to liaise at all levels
• Outstanding communication skills and the credibility to effectively build relationships with all team members and management
• Experience of planning and effectively executing a night operation. Dealing with all issues and challenges as they arise
• Tenacity and an effective approach to meeting and exceeding targets and delivering an outstanding client experience
• Computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology and IT systems, including a high degree of knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent business acumen and strong commercial and financial awareness

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

About Us:

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 22,400 retailers every day of the year, operating from 33 distribution centres.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.