Job Description

At St Austell Brewery, we operate multiple distribution sites across the Southwest, supporting a robust logistics network that enables us to deliver a responsive and reliable service to our customers, business partners and managers.


We take great pride in offering a high-quality, competitive service that upholds our strong business reputation and supports the continued growth of our brands and Values.


We're looking for a Depot Manager to take the lead at our Cornwall Distribution Centre in St. Columb.


In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for motivating and directing our Warehouse and Transport teams to deliver outstanding results in efficiency, profitability, and customer service. You'll drive continuous improvement and identify growth opportunities, while keeping employee wellbeing at the forefront--fostering a motivated, engaged, and high-performing team. Developing your people to reach their full potential will be central to your success, alongside a strong commitment to upholding exceptional health and safety standards.

About you

A strong understanding of Health and Safety, and an IOSH qualification. Proven experience in managing fleet compliance, including handling infringements, controlling driver costs, ensuring schedule adherence, achieving on-time deliveries, and maintaining high levels of customer service. Take a hands-on leadership approach to oversee both warehouse and transport operations, ensuring full compliance, strong performance, and effective management of key warehouse and distribution metrics. Promote open communication, strong team engagement, and a continuous improvement mindset across both warehouse and transport functions, with a consistent focus on reviewing and refining operational processes. Including the ability and desire to work cross-functionally across all departments Collaborate with the senior management team to ensure operations are both cost-effective and efficiently resourced, optimising performance in alignment with established KPIs. As Depot Manager you will take the leading role across both teams, you will be responsible for all aspects of - Safety, Staff, Goods in, transport, warehousing, budget, and reporting.

What we offer in return:

33 days' annual leave 30% discount on food & drink 50% discount on accommodation. Fantastic training & career development opportunities. Cycle to work scheme. Company bonus scheme. Health cash plan.

Additional Info

For further information and a job description, please email recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk.


St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.


Early applications are encouraged as we'll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won't be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.


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