Depot Operations Manager

Ref: AS9657741

Immingham, England

£55,000

• Permanent
• Depot Management
• Logistics Operations
• SHEQ Compliance

About the candidate

A practical and commercially aware Depot Operations Manager with a strong background across logistics, transport and freight environments. They bring hands-on experience leading busy depot operations, managing driver and operational teams, and keeping service levels high in fast-paced, regulated settings.

They are confident with compliance, safety standards, resource planning and budget control, and have a clear track record of improving performance through better scheduling, team engagement and continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

• Strong operational improvement record - Delivered around a 15% reduction in operational expenses while maintaining service quality within a busy depot environment.
• Proven team leadership - Managed teams of 20+ drivers and logistics staff, building a culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Service-focused mindset - Improved on-time delivery rates by around 20% and helped raise customer satisfaction by around 30% through better coordination and client engagement.

Areas of expertise

• Depot Operations Management - Experienced in overseeing day-to-day depot activity, ensuring smooth, safe and compliant operations across busy logistics environments.
• Transport Planning & Resource Allocation - Skilled in improving schedules, driver utilisation and operational workflows to support stronger delivery performance.
• SHEQ & Compliance - Confident running safety audits, delivering training and embedding high standards across transport and depot teams.