Depot Manager

Role Overview An established international business is looking to recruit an experienced Depot Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its Carrington depot. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant running of the site while leading a team, coordinating logistics, and maintaining excellent operational standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in depot, logistics, or warehouse management and be confident leading people in a fast-paced environment. The Company Our client is a well-established international business specialising in container-based storage and logistics solutions. Operating across multiple countries, they support customers in sectors including pharmaceuticals, food production, retail, and industrial markets. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, the business continues to invest in its operations and people, making this an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with long-term stability. Key Responsibilities * Manage the day-to-day operation of the depot, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant working practices. * Lead, motivate, and supervise depot staff, including operatives, drivers, and administrative personnel. * Oversee container movements, inspections, repairs, and inventory control. * Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with internal teams and external transport providers. * Ensure all health and safety procedures are implemented, maintained, and regularly reviewed. * Monitor depot performance, reporting on KPIs, productivity, and operational costs. * Manage depot budgets and support effective cost control. * Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders. * Support wider operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience Required * Proven experience managing a depot, warehouse, logistics, transport, or container operation. * Experience leading operational teams within a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. * Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills. * Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities. * Good understanding of health and safety legislation, compliance, and risk management. * Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and operational costs. * Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational management systems. * Full UK driving licence. * Forklift licence and/or CPC qualification would be advantageous. * Experience with container handling, storage, repairs, or yard operations would be beneficial. Salary, Benefits and Working Pattern * Full-time, permanent position. * 40 hours per week. * Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Location The role is based in Carrington and is fully site-based, overseeing the day-to-day operation of a busy depot. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international business where you'll have genuine responsibility for leading a key operational site. If you enjoy managing people, improving processes, and ensuring high operational standards, this role offers the chance to make a real impact within a growing organisation