Depot Manager

Depot Manager (Site-Based) £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Location: Glasgow The Opportunity This is not your typical operations role. We're looking for a high-calibre Depot Manager to take full ownership of a key site in Glasgow - driving performance, leading from the front, and embedding operational excellence day to day. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll have the autonomy to shape how the depot runs, build a strong team culture, and continuously improve processes. If you enjoy making a tangible impact within a fast-paced environment, this role offers both challenge and opportunity. What You'll Be Doing You'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the Glasgow depot: - Leading and managing the depot team to ensure smooth, efficient operations - Overseeing warehouse, transport, yard, and administrative functions - Ensuring high standards of service, accuracy, and on-time delivery - Monitoring and improving stock control, dispatch processes, and workflow efficiency - Delivering training, coaching, and development for team members - Reviewing operational processes-identifying improvements and implementing best practice - Managing performance, addressing challenges, and maintaining a positive working environment - Ensuring compliance with company procedures, health & safety, and operational standards The Environment You'll be working within a fast-paced, reactive, trade-focused operation, where: - Orders are placed late into the day for next-day delivery - Service, accuracy, and responsiveness are critical - The depot operates under consistent pressure to meet customer demand It's a business where things move quickly - and you'll need to as well. What We're Looking For This role is ideal for someone who: - Is currently a Depot Manager (or similar) with strong operational credibility - Enjoys taking ownership of a site and driving performance improvements - Builds strong, motivated teams and leads by example - Is naturally solutions-focused ("how do we make this work?") - Is confident challenging existing ways of working and driving change - Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment You'll need: - Proven experience managing depot or logistics operations - Strong leadership across multi-functional teams (warehouse, transport, yard, admin) - Solid understanding of stock control, dispatch, and service delivery - A hands-on, adaptable, and resilient approach - Strong organisational and problem-solving skills What's On Offer - £45,000 - £50,000 salary (flexibility for the right person) - A stable, site-based leadership role with full operational ownership - Opportunity to shape and improve depot performance - A key leadership position within a growing business - Long-term progression opportunities This is a great opportunity for a strong Depot Manager who wants to focus on building and leading a high-performing single site, with the autonomy to make a real difference locally