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Menzies Distribution are looking for an experienced Depot Manager to join us and manage 2 of our sites, Knowsley and Oldham.  You’ll be responsible for the overall upkeep of 2 busy depots and will manage and control all aspects of operations allocated to the site, strategising improvements, achieving KPI targets and ensuring the development of staff and general depot efficiencies. You will lead and develop all activities to deliver sustainable and profitable growth for the depot, ensuring optimal cost and service levels are achieved.

The Details:

Salary: £50k per Annum
Monday–Friday, 
Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 (Based on a basic 50 hour week (Taking into consideration the needs of the business) 
Competitive Holiday Allowance
Monthly Pay
Depot Manager Duties:

Ensure that the company`s values and vision are achieved through the development of an open, interactive and communicative culture.
Work closely with other business stakeholders to drive the business strategy.
Drive operational efficiencies and business growth – plan, do, check, act (PDCA).
Ensure all legislative and regulatory requirements are met with particular emphasis on tachograph, driver’s hours, maintenance schedules and records. Exercise operational controls in order to protect the company’s Operators License and regularly audit systems to ensure compliance
Set clear goals and targets for direct reports through the PDR process, recognise good performance and professionally manage poor performance.
Provide a safe working environment, seeking opportunities to raise the profile of Health and Safety across the region.
Regularly review and define the capability required in the team and generate career progression opportunities for individuals who have the potential to develop.
Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI’s.
Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Partly Responsible for compliance including H&S
Assist the Ops / Regional Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met
Line management responsibility for the relevant Human Resources Policies
Undertaking reviews as necessary and giving feedback
Plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff
Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources
Establish and develop working relationships with the customer
Compile and analyse operational and financial performance data to identify service efficiencies  and improvement around, MPG, Tachos, fuel and damage.
Coordinate site housekeeping/maintenance to ensure H&S requirements are upheld
Depot Manager Requirements:

‘Right To Work’ in the UK
To be proactive and work under own initiative to form solutions to potential problems with the ability to make decisions instantaneously
Previous experience of managing a budget
Strong negotiating and reasoning skills
Fully competent in the management of health & safety
Strong presentation skills
The ability to motivate a team
Professional manner
Strong commercial understanding
CPC holder (Must be International)
Excellent communication skills
Good Business acumen, with the ability to produce and understand Finance and Management Reporting
Our Benefits:

Uniform & PPE provided
Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, including  dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
Training opportunities and development plans
INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate