Job Description

OVERVIEW

This is a critical leadership role within our growing business and an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to use their experience to make a meaningful impact in a scaling organisation.

Having recently moved our depot to a new, larger site in Hounslow, we're looking for a Depot Manager who can help shape how the operation evolves -- improving processes, developing people and building a high-performance, safe and inclusive culture.

You'll oversee all depot functions while ensuring strong commercial discipline and financial accuracy to support sustainable growth. Your expertise in transport, food safety and Health & Safety compliance will be essential.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Overall responsibility for the site, the team and various functions, with a focus on building an inclusive, safe, and high?performing culture. Full Transport Manager accountability under the Operator License and DVSA compliance framework. Full responsibility for food hygiene, HACCP, CCPs, temperature control, traceability and cold?chain compliance. Ensure compliance with BRCGS, FORS and hygiene standards across the depot. Lead Health & Safety governance: risk assessments, SSOW, COSHH, fire safety, accident and near?miss reporting, emergency procedures and RTITB/MHE compliance. Budget management, cost control, with targeted operational savings, and financial oversight including stock integrity and wastage reduction. Customer service improvements - ensuring continued improvements in delivery accuracy, reducing complaints and enhancing processes as we scale. Safe and compliant recruitment building a committed team Monthly reporting of KPIs including OTIF, fulfilment accuracy, complaints, returns, wastage, driver performance and operational risks. Support our environmental strategy and b-Corp status

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

At least 5 years management experience within food industry. Strategic and operational thinking with a solutions?focused mindset. Ability to embed change and build culture. Strong decision-making under pressure with safety and product integrity prioritised. Commercial mindset with financial understanding including budgets, cost control and evidencable savings delivery. Proven team development and coaching capability. Experienced and effective recruiter with strong judgment and cultural alignment focus. Strong organisational skills, especially in a role with multiple priorities As the lead on the London site, you need to be able to work autonomously while also communicating effectively with colleagues based in other parts of the UK

QUALIFICATIONS

National or International Transport Manager CPC. NEBOSH General Certificate. HACCP Level 3 and Food Hygiene Level 3. Experience with BRCGS, FORS and Retailer Standards. Experience managing temperature?controlled FMCG depots. Degree-level qualification or equivalent operational leadership experience. Ideally CILT Chartered Member or working towards.

SALARY

50,000 - 60,000

Plus performance related bonus

HOW TO APPLY

Rolling deadline so please express your interest sooner rather than later

Submit CV via Indeed

No Recruiters Please

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 60,000.00 per year

Experience:

Food Insdustry: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Transport Manager CPC (required)
Work Location: In person