Depot Manager

As the Depot Manager you will lead a General Haulage operation developing profitability and performance across a sizeable operation. The successful candidate will have an operational knowledge of transport while also having sound commercial skills in terms of driving operational profitability Key responsibilities: * Deliver improving financial performance for the operation & finding opportunities to increase profitability * Engage and work closely with key internal stakeholders to improve cohesion * Improve an already strong customer centric approach with a focus on driver behaviours * Take full independent compliance responsibility and proactively tackle any issues to ensure highest operational standards * Ensures that all relevant legislative requirements are adhered to by all staff and standards are at the highest level possible * Prepare annual budgets and report on monthly financial performance of the operation. Candidate skillset: * Experience within either a general haulage or commercial transport operation * Detailed knowledge of legal compliance and experience independently running a transport operation * Experience of managing costs/budgets is an advantage * An ability to build customer relationships is an advantage Salary: * You will receive a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience