Depot General Manager - Designate

Depot General Manager Designate – West Region 

Ready to take the next step in operational leadership?

We’re looking for an experienced, confident leader to join us as a Depot General Manager Designate, supporting our depots across the West which include Bolton, Winwick, Crewe and Birmingham 

Reporting to the Area Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, developing high-performing teams and delivering outstanding service. You’ll work flexibly across the area, deputising for Depot General Managers during periods of absence and stepping into depots that need additional leadership and support.

This is also a fantastic development opportunity for someone looking to progress into a permanent Depot General Manager role, or an exciting new challenge for an experienced DGM.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead depot operations to deliver service, productivity, cost and performance targets.
• Deputise for Depot General Managers, taking accountability for depot performance when required.
• Identify areas for improvement and lead clear, effective action plans from start to finish.
• Use data, MI and KPIs to spot trends, challenge performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Build engaged, motivated and high-performing operational teams.
• Work collaboratively across Delivery, Hubs and wider support functions.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture and role-model the right behaviours.
• Provide visible, calm and decisive leadership across a fast-paced 24/7 operation.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced operational leader who can quickly understand a depot, identify what needs to change and confidently lead people through improvement.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong people leadership, coaching and performance management experience.
• A track record of improving operational performance and efficiency.
• Commercial awareness with a strong customer and service focus.
• Confidence working with budgets, KPIs, management information and operational data.
• Good Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills.
• The ability to work with pace, remain calm under pressure and make effective decisions.
• A full UK driving licence.
• IOSH qualification.
• CPC National Certificate is desirable.

Ready for your next challenge?