Depot Manager - Transport

Job description

As the Depot Manager you will lead a General Haulage operation developing profitability and performance across a sizeable operation.

The successful candidate will have an operational knowledge of transport while also having sound commercial skills in terms of driving operational profitability

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver improving financial performance for the operation & finding opportunities to increase profitability
• Engage and work closely with key internal stakeholders to improve cohesion
• Improve an already strong customer centric approach with a focus on driver behaviours
• Take full independent compliance responsibility and proactively tackle any issues to ensure highest operational standards
• Ensures that all relevant legislative requirements are adhered to by all staff and standards are at the highest level possible
• Prepare annual budgets and report on monthly financial performance of the operation.

Candidate skillset:

• Experience within either a general haulage or commercial transport operation
• Detailed knowledge of legal compliance and experience independently running a transport operation
• Experience of managing costs/budgets is an advantage
• An ability to build customer relationships is an advantage

Salary:

• You will receive a salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English