Depot Manager | Logistics Manager | Transport Manager

£48,000-£60,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-Time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Depot Manager to take ownership of a busy logistics operation, driving high standards across transport, warehouse, stock, fleet and delivery performance.

This is a key operational leadership position for an experienced Depot Manager, Logistics Manager or Transport Manager with a strong background in depot, transport or distribution environments.

You will oversee the safe and efficient movement of stock from goods-in through to customer delivery, while leading teams, managing resources and driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• £48,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Senior operational leadership responsibility.
• Opportunity to lead and improve a busy logistics operation.
• Responsibility across transport, warehouse, fleet and depot operations.

Key Duties

• Manage daily delivery planning for HGV Class 2 vehicles and vans, including multi-drop routes, vehicle allocation and driver availability.
• Oversee the movement of stock from goods-in through storage, picking, loading and customer delivery.
• Manage vehicle availability, utilisation, checks, defects, maintenance and servicing.
• Monitor driver licences, qualifications, drivers' hours and compliance.
• Ensure incoming stock is accurately checked, safely stored and efficiently moved through the depot.
• Manage stock discrepancies, damaged and returned goods, stock takes and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain safe and efficient warehouse and yard operations.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health and safety requirements, vehicle checks and safe systems of work.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, attendance, performance and capability management.
• Monitor KPIs including delivery performance, route efficiency, vehicle utilisation, loading times, stock accuracy and productivity.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase performance and reduce costs.
• Resolve operational issues including failed deliveries, delays, vehicle breakdowns, driver absence, accidents and incidents.

Requirements

• Extensive experience managing logistics, transport and depot operations.
• Strong experience with HGV and van transport, multi-drop delivery and route planning.
• Proven experience managing drivers, warehouse teams, vehicles and operational resources.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, drivers' hours, vehicle compliance and health and safety.
• Experience using KPIs and operational data to improve productivity and service levels.
• Strong organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on and proactive management style.
• Ability to identify operational risks and implement practical improvements.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, HR, management and external providers.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Depot Manager, Logistics Manager or Transport Manager looking for your next challenge and have the leadership and operational expertise to make a real difference, apply now with your up-to-date CV.