Senior Business Manager

SUEZ; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is hiring a Depot Manager to lead a multi-site logistics operation in the UK. You will own performance, drive continuous improvement, and manage P&L with a focus on profitability, cost control, and service quality.

You’ll motivate drivers and staff, develop talent, and build strong relationships with customers while complying with health, safety and regulatory requirements. Join a high-performance culture where your leadership shapes the depot’s future, optimizes efficiency, and delivers

Qualifications

• Depot Manager/Operations Manager role in logistics, transport, or service delivery
• Experience managing P&L and commercial performance
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – essential
• IOSH qualification – desirable or willingness to get
• Strong leadership and communication to inspire teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the depot’s performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring all KPIs and SLAs are met or exceeded.
• Lead, motivate, and develop drivers and operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring full engagement.
• Manage the depot’s P&L, with accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering sustained profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, and all aspects of operator licence conditions.
• Build strong relationships with local customers, ensuring service delivery is reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
• Oversee fleet and staff deployment, identifying and acting on opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of the depot, implementing best practices, and influencing wider operational decisions.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Customer focus

Education

CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

IOSH qualification

Job description

What will I be doing?

• Take full ownership of the depot’s performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring all KPIs and SLAs are met or exceeded.
• Lead, motivate, and develop drivers and operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring full engagement.
• Manage the depot’s P&L, with accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and delivering sustained profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, and all aspects of operator licence conditions.
• Build strong relationships with local customers, ensuring service delivery is reliable, efficient, and cost-effective.
• Oversee fleet and staff deployment, identifying and acting on opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Play an active role in shaping the future of the depot, implementing best practices, and influencing wider operational decisions.

What are the requirements?

You will need experience in operational manager position of a multi-drop logistics environment as well as:

• Proven experience in a Depot Manager, Operations Manager, or General Manager role within logistics, transport, or service delivery.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience managing P&L and commercial performance.
• CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) – essential.
• IOSH qualification – desirable (or willingness to work towards).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven, and customer-focused environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills – able to inspire teams and influence key stakeholders.

Who we are:

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.