Depot/Hub Manager

2 months ago


Plaistow, United Kingdom Pod Talent Full time

Role: Depot/Hub Manager


Location: East London


Shift Pattern: Mon – Fri


(Note; the role is responsible for 24/7 operation so ideally would suit someone able to be flexible where needed but predominately Mon – Fri role)


Pod Talent is excited to partner with an ambitious, rapidly growing, and genuinely sustainable logistics company. This dynamic and ever-evolving business is not only people-centric but also highly innovative and driven by ambitious goals.


In this role you have complete ownership of the existing warehouse site, leading a team of warehouse and despatch managers and supervisors. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe and efficient operations as well development and execution of strategic plans.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of high achievers known for delivering exceptional customer service. Your ability to drive change and work towards continuous improvement will be highly valued and rewarded as this company has a proven track record of promoting staff from within.


What you'll be doing:

  • Accountable for the successful leadership and operational effectiveness for the entire warehouse, responsible for delivering customer excellence, ensuring safety and building a culture of continuous improvement
  • Lead, develop and mentor a diverse, high performing and enthusiastic team
  • Scope and Identify improvement initiatives within the team and operation, leading projects across the warehouse & dispatch
  • Continuously review operational performance and procedures, across service, cost, people and process


What we are looking for:

  • A passionate, adaptable individual keen to support a high growth organisation
  • 2-3 years' experience within parcel/ecommerce/warehouse/logistics environment would be highly beneficial But if you have an eagerness and drive to work in high growth start up we are happy to consider you
  • A solution ordinated individual with the ability to adapt to different situations and loves problem solving
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to handle multiple priorities
  • An appetite for success and someone who is enthusiastic about developing themselves.


Why should you apply for this role?

  • Opportunity to support high growth scale up with a focus on sustainability and improving the planet we all live on
  • Fantastic company culture where everyone's ideas are shared & valued
  • Excellent Career Opportunities, they offer high achievers multiple routes to progress
  • Recruitment and team leadership opportunities


If you are a reliable, trustworthy, empathic people leader and able to understand different views and opinions – you are the perfect fit for this role. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an existing warehouse manager or team leader who is looking for a new challenge or a step up in their career and wants to grow in a progressive and people-centric company.