Depot Manager

2 weeks ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Kamro Full time £50,000 - £60,000 per year


Job Title: Depot Manager
Salary: Starting from £50,000
Location: Basildon


If you're a leader who thrives in logistics and who loves getting stuck in to make things run smoother, then keep reading this could be the role you've been waiting for.

About the role

You'll be in the driving seat of the depot: overseeing daily operations, keeping everything moving, managing a team, and ensuring health, safety, and quality standards are met. It's a hands-on leadership role you won't just be behind a desk. Whether it's logistics scheduling, stock control, or liaising with transport partners, you'll be expected to anticipate issues and respond swiftly. Your leadership will be visible in maintaining productivity, meeting budgets, reducing waste, and improving processes.

About the client

Our client is a fast-paced company operating in the industrial / construction supply sector (building materials, tools, fixings etc.), with multiple depots around the country. Based on strong values of reliability, service, and practical expertise, they pride themselves on delivering what customers need, when they need it often on tight timescales. The business invests in its people and takes safety, innovation, and continuous improvement seriously.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

37 hours per week

Key duties

Lead, coach and manage a depot team (supervisors, warehouse operatives, drivers) to deliver reliable service with a positive ethos

Plan, monitor and optimise stock and inventory levels

Coordinate inbound and outbound transport operations

Implement and maintain safety, environmental and quality compliance standards

Manage budget, cost controls and resource allocation to meet operational targets

Identify opportunities for process improvement

Key requirements

Proven experience in managing a depot, warehouse or equivalent logistics operation

Strong leadership skills: you must be comfortable leading people, handling issues, and motivating teams

Excellent organisational skills: you'll need to balance many tasks, deadlines and priorities at once

Experience working with KPIs, budgets and operational metrics; you should proactively monitor, report, and act on data

A good understanding of health, safety, and quality legislation and best practices in a warehouse/depot environment

Problem-solver mindset: quick thinking under pressure, plus a capacity to foresee challenges before they arise



Working Place:

Basildon, United Kingdom


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