Nightshift Depot Manager: Lead Logistics & Team Excellence

McQueens Dairies Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

McQueens Dairies Ltd is seeking a Depot Manager for the Basingstoke depot. Role reports to Logistics Manager and is based in Basingstoke. The role is a 40-hour night shift (21:00–07:30) with a salary of £42,850 per annum plus up to 10% performance bonus, company discounts and pension scheme.

You will lead drivers, stores staff and team leaders to drive performance and ensure safe, on-time deliveries. Key duties include managing H&S, learning & development, despatch, facilities and HR operations,

Qualifications

• Experience in nightshift logistics/depots.
• Leadership experience in a depot environment.
• Background in dairy, food or drinks distribution preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (BRC) desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety in depot operations.
• Lead drivers and depot staff, ensuring KPI targets are met.
• Manage induction and ongoing training with Learning & Development.
• Control depot P&L and align costs with budget.
• Deliver system and IT enhancements at the depot.
• Drive culture and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Night shift management

Health & Safety

Training & Development

Budgeting / P&L management

KPIs & performance management

Excel

Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

McQueens Dairies Ltd is seeking a Depot Manager for the Basingstoke depot. Role reports to Logistics Manager and is based in Basingstoke. The role is a 40-hour night shift (21:00–07:30) with a salary of £42,850 per annum plus up to 10% performance bonus, company discounts and pension scheme.

You will lead drivers, stores staff and team leaders to drive performance and ensure safe, on-time deliveries. Key duties include managing H&S, learning & development, despatch, facilities and HR operations,