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Job Post Details

Depot Manager
The Estate Dairy
Hounslow TW4
Up to £60,000 a year
Full-time

Job details

Up to £60,000 a year
Full-time
Hounslow TW4

Full 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

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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

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