Mobile Operations Manager - South

First Fence Limited; Woodville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycling to Work Scheme

Discounts and Cash Back Benefits Plate

Holistic Well‑Being Platform

24/7 Employee Assist Programme

33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of BH)

Employee Product Discounts

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

First Fence Limited is seeking a Mobile Operations Support Manager to lead depot performance across the network. You will chair multi-site operations, drive standard processes and ensure high service levels while collaborating with the operations team to implement improvements.

We expect a hands-on leader with depot management experience, comfortable with UK-wide travel and nights away as required. The role offers strong operational impact and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Depot Manager/Operations Manager role.
• Experience leading multi-functional depot teams (drivers, yard, warehouse, admin).
• Solid understanding of depot operations, stock control and service delivery.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel UK-wide.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for depots when covering, ensuring leadership and service delivery.
• Lead multi-functional depot teams and maintain engagement, direction and accountability.
• Maintain and improve depot performance metrics across service delivery and stock control.
• Ensure yards are organised and stock is controlled to support efficient picking and dispatch.
• Act as site safety lead and promote a strong safety culture across all depots.
• Drive adherence to SOPs and support audits, improvements and projects across the network.
• Oversee local delivery operations to ensure on-time performance.
• Collaborate with Depot Managers, Customer Service and Sales to resolve issues.

Skills

Depot management experience

Leadership of multi-functional teams

Health & Safety knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Location: On site / Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 8ED, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Facilities Management | Operations Manager
AnnualFixed salary:£ 50000.00

Welcome to First Fence - where security meets innovation! As industry pioneers in Security and Temporary Fencing, we are all about unbeatable service and competitive prices. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.

Salary: £50,000 per annum + Car Allowance

Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with nights away at locations where required.

Location: Negotiable as visiting sites throughout UK.

Why First Fence?

• Same-day delivery across the UK
• Six strategic locations, including our National Distribution Centre
• Extraordinary growth since 2010
• Industry innovators setting new standards

Position

The Mobile Operations Support Manager is a key operational leadership role responsible for supporting performance, consistency and standards across the First Fence depot network.

This role acts as a trusted operational leader across multiple sites, stepping in to lead depots during periods of leave or increased demand, while also supporting wider operational improvements across the business.

You will take full responsibility for depot performance when on-site - leading teams, maintaining standards and ensuring service levels remain high - while also working closely with the Operations team to drive consistency, improve processes and embed best practice across all locations.

This is not a passive cover role. You will be expected to lead from the front, challenge where needed and leave each depot in a stronger position than you found it.

This role is ideal for an experienced Depot Manager or Operations Manager looking to apply their skills across multiple sites and make a wider operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Depot Leadership: Take full operational responsibility for depots when providing cover, ensuring continuity of leadership, performance and service delivery.
• Team Management: Lead multi-functional depot teams including drivers, yard operatives, warehouse staff and administrative colleagues. Maintain strong engagement, clear direction and accountability across all roles.
• Operational Performance: Maintain and improve depot performance across key operational metrics including service delivery, stock accuracy, productivity and compliance.
• Stock & Yard Operations: Ensure yards are well organised, stock is controlled accurately and operational processes are followed to support efficient picking, loading and dispatch.
• Health & Safety: Act as the site safety lead, ensuring compliance with all procedures and promoting a strong safety culture across all depots.
• Operational Consistency: Support the implementation and adherence to standard operating procedures across all depots, helping to drive a consistent approach to operations.
• Improvement & Projects: Work alongside the Operations team to support depot audits, process improvements, stock initiatives and operational projects across the network.
• Transport Support: Oversee local delivery operations to ensure efficient scheduling and high levels of on-time delivery performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Depot Managers, Customer Service and Sales teams to resolve operational issues and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Depot Manager, Operations Manager or similar leadership role
• Strong experience managing multi-functional teams (drivers, yard, warehouse, admin)
• Solid understanding of depot operations, stock control and service delivery
• Confident leading teams in different environments and building credibility quickly
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety and operational compliance
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Comfortable with regular UK travel and overnight stays

Benefits Snapshot

• Cycling to Work Scheme
• Discounts and Cash Back Benefits Platform
• Holistic Well‑Being Platform
• 24/7 Employee Assist Programme
• 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Employee Product Discounts
• Recognition Rewards

At First Fence, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe in the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and we promote a culture that celebrates individual differences and embraces a wide range of perspectives. We stand against discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is fair and unbiased, ensuring that all applicants are evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and experience. We strive to provide equal opportunities for career growth and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.