Logistics/Depot Manager

Bis Henderson; Luton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Luton is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee operations, ensure health and safety, and manage a team of approximately 15 staff in a customer-focused environment. The role requires strong leadership and financial management skills, along with experience in transport and warehouse operations. A competitive salary of GBP37,000 - GBP40,000 is offered with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of transport and warehouse operations.
• Previous managerial experience required.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.
• Capable of managing budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Health and Safety of all staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Recruit and motivate a team of warehouse staff and drivers.
• Plan and organize depot workloads.
• Manage financial budgets and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of transport and warehouse operations

Leadership skills

Customer focused

PC literacy

Financially astute

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Location: Luton Salary: GBP37,000 - GBP40,000 + benefitsSummary:This is an exciting time to join a growing company within healthcare logistics. You will ensure the smooth running, health and safety and profitability of the depot where compliance and customer satisfaction are the key drivers. Responsible for the operational management of all the warehouse and distribution functions and leading and motivating a team of c15 staff.Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Health and Safety of all staff, contractors and visitors
• Recruit, motivate and appraise a team of warehouse staff and drivers
• Planning and organising the depot workloads
• Managing the financial budgets
• Ensuring full compliance in a regulated environment

Experience:

• In depth knowledge of transport and warehouse operations
• Previous managerial experience
• PC literate
• Financially astute and able to manage budgets and cost control
• Excellent leadership skills
• Customer focused and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Previous temperature controlled distribution preferred

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