Depot Manager

Our client is a well-established haulage operator with a strong reputation for service, safety, and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a commercially minded Depot Manager to lead and develop one of their key Scottish operations. This is a senior operational role with full responsibility for depot performance, profitability, compliance, and customer service. The Role As Depot Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the day-to-day running and commercial success of the depot. You will lead transport and operational teams as well as be responsible for customer acquisition. Key Responsibilities: * Full P&L responsibility for the depot, driving revenue growth and cost control * Managing all transport and warehouse operations, ensuring service levels are consistently achieved * Leading, motivating, and developing transport managers, planners, supervisors, and drivers * Ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence obligations, drivers’ hours, tachograph regulations, and health & safety legislation * Managing fleet utilisation, maintenance planning, and operational efficiency * Building strong relationships with key customers, identifying opportunities to improve service and grow accounts * Monitoring and reporting on KPIs including margin, utilisation, compliance, service performance, and costs * Driving continuous improvement initiatives across people, processes, and systems * Acting as the senior point of contact for customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies About You: This role will suit a commercially astute transport professional with strong leadership skills and a proven background in depot or site management within the haulage sector. You will ideally have: * Proven experience as a Depot Manager, Transport Manager, or Senior Operations Manager within haulage or related transport enviornments * Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, margins, and cost control * In-depth knowledge of UK road transport legislation and Operator Licence compliance * CPC (National or International) * A hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage and develop large operational teams * Experience using transport management systems and performance reporting tools * Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills * A proactive, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment