Deputy Depot Manager

Smiths News; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Depot Manager to oversee night shift operations. In this pivotal role, you'll manage staff, ensure timely delivery of newspapers and magazines, and maintain high safety standards. Your expertise in warehouse management and outstanding communication skills will be essential in navigating challenges and achieving operational excellence. The company values inclusion and diversity, fostering a culture where every team member can thrive. If you're ready to lead in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

5% Match Pension

25 Days Holiday

E-Learning Modules

Training and Development

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in warehouse management with experience in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff and ensuring effective training and coaching.
• Maintaining health and safety standards while managing night operations.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Communication Skills

Planning and Execution

IT Systems Proficiency

Commercial Awareness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Night shift - Thurs and Fri off 2am start

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 effective night operation 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
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

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.