Job Description
Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire
Salary: £45,000-£60,000Key Highlights- £45,000-£60,000 salary
- Monday to Friday with Saturday morning rota
- Lead an established operational depot
- Excellent progression within a growing organisation
We're working with a well-established organisation within the environmental services sector that is looking to appoint an experienced Depot Operations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident operational leader to take ownership of a busy depot, managing people, performance and customer service while driving continuous improvement.
You'll join a business that values innovation, invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities for long-term career development.
Benefits- Competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive leadership team
- Ongoing professional development
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Stable and growing business
- Comprehensive company benefits package
Reporting into the Regional Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the overall depot operation, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with all transport and environmental legislation.
You'll oversee operational teams, manage budgets, develop staff and work closely with customers to maintain exceptional service standards while identifying opportunities to improve performance and profitability.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and develop depot teams
- Manage operational performance and KPIs
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employee development
- Manage budgets and operational costs
- Ensure compliance with Operator Licence legislation
- Promote a positive health & safety culture
- Build strong customer relationships
- Coordinate fleet, workshop and third-party haulage providers
- Drive continuous improvement across depot operations
- CPC qualification
- Proven operational leadership experience
- Experience within waste management, logistics or a similar operational environment
- Strong people management and coaching skills
- Commercial awareness and budget management experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good IT skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- LGV Class 2 licence desirable
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