Regional Depot Manager (Multi-Site / Mobile)

Regional Depot Manager (Multi-Site / Mobile) £45,000 + Car Allowance + Fuel Card UK-Wide Travel (6 Depots) – Ideally Midlands BasedThe OpportunityThis is not your typical operations role! We’re looking for a high-calibre Depot Manager ready to step into a broader, more impactful position – supporting multiple sites, influencing standards, and driving operational excellence across a growing UK network. You’ll act as a trusted operational leader, stepping into depots when it matters most – whether that’s covering leadership gaps, supporting growth, or embedding better ways of working. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and making a tangible difference wherever you go, this role offers a genuine step forward. What You’ll Be DoingThis role is a mix of hands-on leadership and operational improvement. You’ll spend time across multiple depots: – Taking full control when providing management cover (holidays, absence, vacancies) – Leading teams and ensuring operations run smoothly from day one – Delivering training, coaching, and structure to depot teams – Reviewing processes – what’s working, what’s not, and why – Identifying risks, improving SOP adherence, and raising standards – Supporting succession planning – developing internal talent or bridging gaps during recruitment – Feeding back insights and implementing improvements across the wider network No two assignments will be the same. One week you may be stabilising a busy, high-volume depot – another, helping a smaller site improve efficiency or training a new manager. The EnvironmentYou’ll be working within a fast-paced, reactive, trade-focused operation, where: – Orders are placed late into the day for next-day delivery – Service, accuracy and responsiveness are critical – Depots vary in size, complexity, and pressure levels It’s a business where things move quickly – and you’ll need to as well. What We’re Looking ForThis role is ideal for someone who: – Is currently a Depot Manager (or similar) with strong operational credibility – Wants to step into a regional-style role without full P&L ownership – Can quickly build trust in new teams – without feeling like “the outsider” – Is naturally solutions-focused (“how do we make this work?”) – Enjoys improving processes, coaching people, and raising standards – Is confident challenging ways of working and driving change You’ll need: – Proven experience managing depot or logistics operations – Strong leadership across multi-functional teams (warehouse, transport, yard, admin) – Solid understanding of stock control, dispatch, and service delivery – A hands-on, adaptable, and resilient approach – Full UK Driving Licence – Flexibility to travel and stay away when required What’s On Offer– £45,000 salary (some flexibility for the right person) – £5,000-£6,000 car allowance – Fuel card (business + personal use) – Accommodation and meals covered when staying away – A highly varied role with real influence across multiple sites – Clear opportunity to step up and broaden your operational impact This is a rare opportunity to move beyond a single-site role, influence multiple operations across a growing network, work closely with senior leadership on process and performance and develop into a true multi-site operations leader. If you’re a strong Depot Manager ready for something more dynamic, this could be the move that accelerates your career!