Depot Manager

Description

An established fresh produce distribution business in West London is seeking a Depot Manager to lead its Hayes operation, overseeing warehouse, transport, and team performance to deliver excellent service and efficiency. The role requires a hands–on operations leader with FMCG or logistics experience, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive safety, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a well–established and growing distribution–led organisation operating within the fresh produce sector. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and operational excellence, the business is undergoing continued expansion and is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead its Hayes–based operation.

Description

As Depot Manager, you will take full ownership of the site's operational performance, ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer–focused delivery across warehousing, transport, and team leadership functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading day–to–day depot operations, ensuring service levels, cost control, and productivity targets are consistently achievedManaging warehouse and transport teams, fostering a high–performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvementOverseeing stock management, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction within a fresh/temperature–controlled environmentDriving health & safety compliance, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standardsOptimising fleet utilisation and route planning in coordination with logistics teamsManaging budgets, P&L responsibility, and identifying cost–saving opportunitiesBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customersLeading, coaching, and developing a team of supervisors and operatives to support succession planning

Profile

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership experience from a fast–paced distribution or FMCG environment.

You will demonstrate:

Proven operational or depot management experience, ideally in multi–drop logistics, food distribution or chilled supply chainBackground in food, fresh produce, FMCG, or temperature–controlled logistics (highly desirable)Full UK driving licence (3.5 tonne van experience preferred)Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop large teamsSolid understanding of transport and warehouse operationsCommercial awareness with experience managing budgets and KPIsKnowledge of health & safety and compliance regulationsExcellent problem–solving and decision–making skillsA hands–on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast–moving environmentJob Offer

Competitive base salary – 40k– 45kPerformance–related bonusPension and benefits packageCareer progression opportunities within a growing organisationThe opportunity to play a key leadership role in a critical operational siteShift pattern

Any 5 of 6 (Monday to Saturday

45 hours per week contract

3am start time initially

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Ad ID: 5418934007