Depot Manager- Croydon
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- England,London,Greater London,Croydon
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
Depot Manager Salary: Up to £65,000 + 15% bonus + Company Car
Location: Croydon
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Depot Manager to lead our clients busy depot in Croydon. This site operates with a £20m P&L, delivering £3m profit, and plays a key role in the London commercial waste operations. You will oversee a large, fast-paced environment with 45 drivers and 12 traffic officers/administration staff, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable service delivery.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership*Lead day-to-day depot operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and service excellence.
*Manage a diverse operational team including drivers, traffic officers and administrative support.
*Maintain high fleet efficiency, route optimisation, and service reliability.
Financial & Commercial Accountability*Full ownership of the depot P&L (c. £20m) with responsibility for delivering and improving a £3m profit line.
*Drive continuous commercial improvements, cost control, and margin enhancement.
*Support business growth by identifying new opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction.
People Management*Provide strong leadership, coaching, and performance management across the depot team.
*Maintain high engagement, ensure effective communication, and support ongoing training and development.
*Build a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, and high performance.
Safety & Compliance*Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety, environmental regulations, and transport legislation.
*Promote a strong safety-first culture across all operational activities.
About YouWe’re looking for a strong operational leader with a proven background in commercial waste management. You’ll thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and be comfortable leading large teams and complex operations.
Essential Experience*Significant experience in commercial waste, environmental services, logistics, or related sectors.
*Strong P&L ownership background with success in improving profitability.
*Demonstrated ability to lead large frontline teams in a high-pressure environment.
*Excellent working knowledge of transport operations, compliance and health & safety.
Skills & Attributes*Commercially astute with a continuous improvement mindset.
*Confident, collaborative, and people-focused.
*Able to influence across multiple levels and drive operational excellence.
What We Offer*Salary up to £65,000
*15% annual performance bonus
*Company car
*Industry-leading benefits and development opportunities
*The chance to make a significant impact within a major UK operation
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Location: Croydon
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Depot Manager to lead our clients busy depot in Croydon. This site operates with a £20m P&L, delivering £3m profit, and plays a key role in the London commercial waste operations. You will oversee a large, fast-paced environment with 45 drivers and 12 traffic officers/administration staff, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable service delivery.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership*Lead day-to-day depot operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and service excellence.
*Manage a diverse operational team including drivers, traffic officers and administrative support.
*Maintain high fleet efficiency, route optimisation, and service reliability.
Financial & Commercial Accountability*Full ownership of the depot P&L (c. £20m) with responsibility for delivering and improving a £3m profit line.
*Drive continuous commercial improvements, cost control, and margin enhancement.
*Support business growth by identifying new opportunities and enhancing customer satisfaction.
People Management*Provide strong leadership, coaching, and performance management across the depot team.
*Maintain high engagement, ensure effective communication, and support ongoing training and development.
*Build a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, and high performance.
Safety & Compliance*Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety, environmental regulations, and transport legislation.
*Promote a strong safety-first culture across all operational activities.
About YouWe’re looking for a strong operational leader with a proven background in commercial waste management. You’ll thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving environment and be comfortable leading large teams and complex operations.
Essential Experience*Significant experience in commercial waste, environmental services, logistics, or related sectors.
*Strong P&L ownership background with success in improving profitability.
*Demonstrated ability to lead large frontline teams in a high-pressure environment.
*Excellent working knowledge of transport operations, compliance and health & safety.
Skills & Attributes*Commercially astute with a continuous improvement mindset.
*Confident, collaborative, and people-focused.
*Able to influence across multiple levels and drive operational excellence.
What We Offer*Salary up to £65,000
*15% annual performance bonus
*Company car
*Industry-leading benefits and development opportunities
*The chance to make a significant impact within a major UK operation
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...