Warehouse & Site Depot Manager

Thames Water; Marlow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Warehouse and Site Depot Manager to lead the Slough Distribution Centre. Responsibilities include managing logistics and depot staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and optimizing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and experience in depot management. The position offers a salary between £47,000 to £52,000 along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension plan

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot or logistics management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., logistics management systems, MS Office).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all site activities, including inbound and outbound logistics.
• Supervise and lead depot staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee stock control procedures.
• Optimise operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Management of Plant and major assets and operational event battle rhythm.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage commercial outputs, reports, and operational metrics.
• Implement and uphold quality standards across all depot functions.
• Address and resolve operational issues promptly.

Skills

Depot or logistics management experience

Leadership and team management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Proficiency in logistics software

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Logistics management systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a Warehouse and Site Depot Manager to lead and manage the Slough Distribution Centre and associated areas at Little Marlow. Providing readiness of our critical materials of the Plant and associated materials for the business, whilst delivering an operational tempo for our alternative water supply. Ensure stock integrity and assurance of process compliance and regulator adherence to key policies. Securing a safe working environment for all staff.

What you will be doing as a Warehouse & Site Depot Manager

The main areas of focus will include:

• Manage and coordinate all site activities, including inbound and outbound logistics.
• Supervise and lead depot staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee stock control procedures.
• Optimise operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Management of Plant and major assets and operational event battle rhythm.
• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, clients, and internal teams.
• Prepare and manage commercial outputs, reports, and operational metrics.
• Implement and uphold quality standards across all depot functions.
• Address and resolve operational issues promptly.

Location: Slough or Little Marlow.

Hours of work: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Proven experience in depot or logistics management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., logistics management systems, MS Office).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £47,000 to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our recruitment approach

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.