98 Depot jobs in the United Kingdom
Depot Manager
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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Depot Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Client's logistics facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background within Transport and will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective depot operations. This role requires a keen understanding of business processes, as well as the ability to supervise staff
The Company is a fast-growing Logistics company, with over 30 depots throughout the UK.
Offering a vast range of Transport and comprehensive Warehousing solutions.
As the Depot Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, ensuring the depot is successful and profitable, whilst adhering to legislation and regulations.
Role & Responsibilities as Depot Manager:
Network management
General haulage and one off job pricing
Pallet warehousing for customers that make use of pallet networks
Day to Day operational management of Traffic Office, Warehouse, Garage
Significant customer interaction, attending meetings to win business and manage customers
Health & Safety, Compliance and HR responsibilities
In ordered to be considered you will need the following:
Experience in Depot and Transport Management with an understanding of planning is essential.
Hold a CPC.
Proven track record of maintaining and improving upon H&S standards and procedures.
Knowledgeable with proven experience of General Haulage planning, Pallet Network and warehousing
Mechanical understanding
Be an accomplished operations professional leader with significant operations and man management experience
Be highly resilient, calm under pressure, proactive not reactive, great attention to detail, experienced in a fast paced and sometimes highly pressured traffic office
Be computer literate, experienced in Microsoft Office/Excel, comfortable using web based transport management, pallet network vehicle routing, booking and tracking systems, handheld scanners.
Depot Manager
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Depot Manager
Essex (Commutable from Harlow, Epping, Ongar, Chelmsford)
Bonus + Company vehicle + Life Assurance + Benefits + Pension
Position for a Commercially minded Depot Manager to run the day to day operations of a thriving industrial vehicle and machinery dealer.
Do you have a background in management, a proven sales record and want something with lucrative earning potential?
The company are an established Industrial Vehicle and Machinery dealer requiring someone to lead the strategic and commercial direction for the branch.
The role involves overseeing sales, operations and people management on site. Your targets will be sales and efficiencies based. You will have accountability for hiring and firing, day to day operations, people management and the P&L.
Here is a great chance to join an established company, have autonomy and be able to operate a key site for them.
The Role:
*Depot Manager
*Oversee Sales, Operations and People Management
*Industrial Vehicle Dealer
Candidate Requirements:
*Background in Plant, Machinery, Agriculture, HGV's or similar
*Management and Sales experience
Consultant: Sebastian Petitti
Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.
Branch Manager, Depot Manager, Sales Manager, Plant, Construction, Machinery, Agriculture, HGV, Powered Access, Off Highway, Agricultural, Tractors, Diggers, Dumpers, Telehandlers, P&L, Sales, Operations, Essex, Chipping Ongar, Chelmsford, Harlow, HND, ONC, HNC, NVQ
Depot Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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The key responsibilities for the role of Depot Manager based in Livingston will be:
- Overseeing all daily transport operations at the depot.
- Managing a small team of Drivers on a daily basis.
- Overseeing all O'Licence responsibilities, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, WTD, and Driver's hours.
- Ensuring all customer SLAs are met.
- Driving efficiency and performance across the depot to run as cost-effectively as possible.
- Previous experience working within a managerial/supervisory role within a transport operation.
- Ideally experience within a 3PL or general haulage.
- A Transport Manager's CPC.
- Great knowledge of transport compliance and Driver's hours.
- Great people management skills.
- A commercial mindset, to manage customers and drive efficiencies.
- A salary of £45,000 DOE.
- Amazing progression opportunities.
- Workplace benefit schemes.
Depot Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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Depot Manager required with recycling experience to cover commercial, operations and continuous improvementsof a successful depot in Blackburn. This siteforms part of a global recycling business offering excellent career prospects, salary and benefits which include company car / allowance, pension, bonus, etc.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
- To take responsibility for the safe running of the site
- Responsible for Health and Safety & compliance with all statutory requirements
- Overall management responsibility for all operational employees at the depot
- Driving efficiencies, profitability / EBITDA
- Deliver the vision and strategy for the depot
- Work collaboratively with the central commercial team to support national / contractual opportunities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Drive H&S performance
Manage and develop our people to support learning, improvement, support and progression
All operational site recruitment, people management, training & development and related HR tasks
Ensure compliance programme is maintained
Resources are fully utilised and are at their most effective
Be active in the local areas promoting companyreputation and services
Ensure strict compliance with Group Competition and Compliance Rules
All purchases of raw materials at the depot, through both local commercial development and working in close co-operation with the central commercial team
Proactively oversee the generation of new business opportunities locally, bidding for new work and developing innovative supply solutions, and working in close co-operation with the central Commercial team
Optimise the sales of material from the depot, taking account of pre-agreed budgeted levels of supply volume into group sites
Key focus on driving volumes and spread, targets to be agreed annually
Ensure commercial contractual agreements are authorised at the appropriate (internal) level taking account of Group signoff rules
Responsible for all site purchase orders (in line with Group policy) and site spend
Propose and manage capex programme
Produce monthly KPI's for depot
Identify improvement efficiencies for our own fleet
Manage 3rdparty transport as required for the incoming / outgoing material to ensure cost effectiveness, maximum efficiency and safe flow of site traffic without causing unnecessary cancellation or demurrage charges
Proactively manage preventative maintenance programme and defect reporting
Deal with enquiries / challenges in line with all Company procedures, liaising with other groupdepartments to resolve as appropriate
Accurate month end reporting
KPI reporting and improvement measures
This role requires on site presence 5 days per week, occasional travel to attend management meetings, safety meetings and collaborative learning.
Personal Specification / skills
- Positive, proactive approach
- Promote a positive general culture and health and safety culture and awareness of Site Rules with visitors and colleagues
- An understanding of permitting and Waste management licence operations
- Project management experience relating to groundworks, equipment installs or concrete works desirable
- CPC holder
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to challenge processes and offer new ideas
- Full driving licence
- Experience of SAP / Navision / Excel
If you would like to be considered, please apply, or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an informal chat about the role.
Depot Engineer
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Function:
To carry out maintenance and repair tasks on depot equipment, ensuring its optimal functionality and contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Depot Engineer to join our team. This role requires a strong work ethic, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Depot Engineer will play a key role in maintaining equipment, diagnosing and repairing faults, and supporting depot operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Conduct in-house fault diagnosis and repairs on a variety of equipment, including planned maintenance tasks.
Inventory Management: Monitor, maintain, and review optimum parts stock levels, ensuring availability when needed.
Data Management: Accurately record parts allocation and job details on the works mobile tablet in a timely manner.
Support Across Depots: Provide backup support to other areas and depots when required, ensuring continuity of service.
Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, adhering to all safety standards and protocols.
Policy Adherence: Comply with the companys Employee Handbook policies and health and safety procedures.
Additional Duties: Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Depot Manager.
Requirements:
Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in equipment maintenance or depot operations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Capacity to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to adapt to varying tasks and depot requirements.
What We Offer:
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career development and training.
Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
Depot Administrator
Posted 13 days ago
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The Depot Administrator plays a key role in supporting day-to-day logistics operations, ensuring effective coordination between transport providers, internal teams, and external partners. The role includes planning stock movements, maintaining accurate records, supporting payroll and HR tasks, and acting as a first point of contact for operational queries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate professionally with customers, transport partners, and stakeholders.
- Plan and coordinate daily stock movements, ensuring efficient load usage.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and customer requirements.
- Maintain training records, KPIs, and new starter documentation; liaise with HR.
- Prepare onboarding materials and manage stock movement documentation.
- Support payroll by updating timecards, submitting reports, and recording changes.
- Track holidays and absences; handle related queries.
- Coordinate with drivers and verify incoming/outgoing loads using RTI, SAP, and Pool IT.
- Act as the first point of contact for employee admin or operational issues.
- Support training and development aligned with logistics planning.
Requirements:
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and perform under pressure.
- GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English.
- Good numerical, analytical, and geographical awareness.
- Experience in customer-facing or logistics roles is desirable.
- Familiarity with RTI, SAP, or Pool IT systems is an advantage.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of import/export and customs processes is a plus.
Depot Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Diesel Depot Engineer
Plymouth
£35,000 per annum + Overtime available + Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys working with your customers to solve engineering problems? Do you have the engineering and commercial know-how to effectively represent a global leading brand? If so, you should continue reading…
The Company
You will be joining an organisation synonymous with engineering excellence, developing leading power generation technology solutions for customers in the marine, construction, agricultural, rail and defence sectors (amongst others). A genuine leader in their field, this company provides comprehensive training for the engineers, to reflect the developing and emerging technology in its product range. Customer relationships are key, hence the Service Engineer we are looking for will have a clear track record of delivering added value services in client facing roles.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be experienced in both the mechanical and electrical maintenance of diesel engines and / or propulsion systems and associated electrical control technology, ECU’s (Electronic control unit). Qualified to NVQ2 as a minimum you will have demonstrable experience of fault diagnostics and remote diagnostics and conditioning.
Working in the customer location that is a highly safety critical environment, you will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including medicals, drug and alcohol screens
Due to the nature of the role, we welcome applications from the ex-forces personnel, such as RAF, Royal Navy or British Army, or experienced engineers within Marine, Rail, Automotive, HGV or Bus sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to move your career towards the Rail sector!
The Role
As the Diesel Engineer, you’ll be carrying out fault diagnostics on modern diesel engines.
Fully product training will be provided as Diesel Engineers are responsible as product experts for ensuring performance and availability for the diesel engines in the rolling stock. Whilst hands on work, at the heart of this role is being able to undertake remote diagnostic work to obtain, evaluate and interpret data to identify likely faults before physically seeing the engine. This represents intermediate fault-finding activity and fault resolution courtesy of effective condition monitoring.
The Salary
Basic salary of £35,000 per annum. This role is Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, 40 hours a week, 25 Days holiday + BH, Attractive pension scheme, private medical and other big company benefits are offered as standard.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service within a Diesel Engineer role and can offer the knowledge and flexibility the role requires, get in touch for immediate interview!
Either email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss
Please note – you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this position
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Depot Engineer
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Diesel Depot Engineer
Birmingham, Derby, Wolverhampton
£35,000 per annum + Overtime available + Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys working with your customers to solve engineering problems? Do you have the engineering and commercial know-how to effectively represent a global leading brand? If so, you should continue reading…
The Company
You will be joining an organisation synonymous with engineering excellence, developing leading power generation technology solutions for customers in the marine, construction, agricultural, rail and defence sectors (amongst others). A genuine leader in their field, this company provides comprehensive training for the engineers, to reflect the developing and emerging technology in its product range. Customer relationships are key, hence the Service Engineer we are looking for will have a clear track record of delivering added value services in client facing roles.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be experienced in both the mechanical and electrical maintenance of diesel engines and / or propulsion systems and associated electrical control technology, ECU’s (Electronic control unit). Qualified to NVQ2 as a minimum you will have demonstrable experience of fault diagnostics and remote diagnostics and conditioning.
Working in the customer location that is a highly safety critical environment, you will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including medicals, drug and alcohol screens
Due to the nature of the role, we welcome applications from the ex-forces personnel, such as RAF, Royal Navy or British Army, or experienced engineers within Marine, Rail, Automotive, HGV or Bus sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to move your career towards the Rail sector!
The Role
As the Diesel Engineer, you’ll be carrying out fault diagnostics on modern diesel engines.
Fully product training will be provided as Diesel Engineers are responsible as product experts for ensuring performance and availability for the diesel engines in the rolling stock. Whilst hands on work, at the heart of this role is being able to undertake remote diagnostic work to obtain, evaluate and interpret data to identify likely faults before physically seeing the engine. This represents intermediate fault-finding activity and fault resolution courtesy of effective condition monitoring.
The Salary
Basic salary of £35,000 per annum. This role is Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm, 40 hours a week, 25 Days holiday + BH, Attractive pension scheme, private medical and other big company benefits are offered as standard.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional customer service within a Diesel Engineer role and can offer the knowledge and flexibility the role requires, get in touch for immediate interview!
Either email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss
Please note – you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this position
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Depot Manager
Posted 13 days ago
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Depot Manager
Required in: Inverness
Purpose: To effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Depot.
As a key influencer across the Lynch team this role will help implement and embed the company vision and behaviours across all that we do. Our vision is about 'being the best' at all that we do and enabling our great people to be the best they can be. To achieve this, we need to focus on delivering the highest service and focusing on getting things 'right first time', to support this we need to attract the best people who share our values for success and our passion for making an impact on tomorrow's future.
This role is vital for ensuring our behaviours become real and are prioritised to enable our success:
CAN DO - It's our positive attitude that achieves our can-do approach. We work together as one team to deliver solutions to our challenges.
PASSION - We achieve right first time by having pride and enthusiasm. Being passionate empowers us to deliver an industry leading service to our customers.
ONE TEAM - We put the success of the team ahead of any personal gain. By communicating effectively, we support our colleagues and exceed our customers' expectations.
RESPECT - We trust and respect our colleagues, and our customers. We have integrity and create inclusive environments creating a healthy, safe, and fun workplace.
Reporting Lines:
You will report into the National Operations Manager
Focus areas of the role:
The success of the role will be measured against the effective implementation of the following focus areas:
- Provide strong, inspirational leadership which role models the company's values and maintain high standards within your depot
- Lead, coach, motivate and develop your teams
- Meet targets and requirements on sales, profit, stock availability and utilisation, stock loss, debt, payroll, costs, customer satisfaction, branch standards, maintenance, safety and security
- Drive improvement in operational efficiency by reviewing branch performance and carefully managing schedules, resources and cover
- Ensure compliance with all systems, procedures and processes, so that company information and customer invoices are accurate and complete
- Actively work to implement all proposed change and business initiatives so that they are delivered right first time
- Use knowledge of local market, competition and customer to influence the way we do business and to recommend what is right for our staff and customers
- Agree targets and monitor people's performance so they feel valued and genuinely drive improvement in performance and compliance
- Manage cost centre and payroll expenditure within budget
- Improve the capability of our people through professional recruitment and training
- Support regional network changes so that continued and seamless service is experienced by our customers
- Focus the branch staff on sales and profit growth, authorising deals which generate the required income levels
- Maintain a high frequency and quality of communication, so that all your people are aware of the company vision, relevant plans and targets and our performance against them
- Visit key customers
- Encourage and demonstrate teamwork with the sales team to provide a high standard of service and a positive response to customer queries
- Champion HSQE, to safeguard the business interests and all of our people and customers
- Operational KPI's kept in line with the company's expectations
Success enablers:
To be successful in this role you will need the following skills, behaviours, and abilities:
- Team player
- Driven, organised and focused individual
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Meet strict deadlines
- Ability to influence and challenge
Education & Qualifications/Experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of plant machinery
- Relevant experience within plant and/or the construction industry
- Experienced manager
Why work for Lynch?
Welcome to our family, we really appreciate you taking the time to consider joining our amazing team. Our people are at the heart of our business, and you will be a vital member to help us continue to grow and develop as a business.
We have a really exciting future here at Lynch and our expectations are very high, we believe in providing the highest standards of customer service, with a focus on getting things "right first time" and we are really excited to meet the best people who have the skills and passion to help us achieve our full potential, thank you.
What's our why:
We are passionate about making the construction industry the career of choice and we will do this by creating the greatest people experience here at Lynch, which results in better performance for our customers, our society, and our planet.
We have the potential to impact the world we live in, and we plan to make that impact a positive one for all who work for and with us.
Our culture
As a family-owned business we pride ourselves on our inclusive environments that drive fun, wellbeing, and high performance across all that we do. You really are joining a family and not just a business.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Flexible Working
You are welcome to ask about flexibility at interview stage.
Reasonable Adjustments
Please contact us if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.
Depot Manager
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Depot Manager - Aftermarket Distribution & Logistics
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Depot Manager / Branch Manager to join a market-leading global business at the forefront of the Aftermarket, logistics and distribution industry. This is more than just a management role-it's your chance to become part of a people-focused organisation that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With a strong track record of internal progression, we offer a clear and realistic pathway for career development across our nationwide and international operations.
As the Branch Manager / Depot Manager , you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy, high-performing depot-leading from the front to drive operational excellence across logistics, warehouse performance, stock control, and customer service. You'll inspire, coach, and develop your team to exceed key performance targets while delivering an outstanding customer experience and maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and accuracy.
Location - Shefford, Bedworth, Letchworth, Milton Keynes, St Albans, Cambridge
Salary - Up to 45K basic - Bonus - 25 days Hols (inc BH 32 days total) - Pension - Employee Assistance Program - Life Assurance - Free On Site Parking - Mon to Fri NO weekend
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage warehouse and customer service teams to meet performance targets
- Oversee stock control, goods-in processes, and quarterly stock takes
- Ensure efficient logistics planning (own fleet and third-party hauliers)
- Lead, coach, and develop staff to maximise productivity and service
- Drive continuous improvement and process efficiency
- Handle customer complaints and promote a service-driven culture
- Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations
- Collaborate with Sales and Procurement to align depot operations with business goals
Candidate Requirements:
- 2-4 years' experience in a distribution, logistics, or warehouse leadership role
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Proven track record of meeting operational KPIs
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office
- Customer service focus, ideally with retail experience
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma) desirable
This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader to take ownership of depot operations and deliver real impact in a growing business.
Apply Now:
To apply send your CV to Robert Cox Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd on or call Rob on (phone number removed)
JOB REF: 4265RC Branch / Depot Manager