About the job

We have an outstanding opportunity for the successful applicant to become Depot Manager of our brand new distribution depot in West Thurrock on the Logistics City complex. As the depot is a new building the successful candidate will be a major player in setting the whole site up including the Fleet, Warehouse and Administration functions and therefore establishing a winning culture from day one.

The role will report directly to the Southern Logistics Operations Manager and join Marston’s Beer Company’s family of 13 Distribution Depots including sites across the south in Exeter, Newport, Ringwood, Witney and Bedford. The Depot Manager will be responsible for the day to day successful operation of the site with a number of direct reports including Fleet and Warehouse managers. Successful delivery to thousands of drinks outlets across London and the south east will be your main goal and complete customer satisfaction your driving force.

Job Role

Responsibility for all Health & Safety compliance across the Depot

Responsibility for ensuring the site is legally compliant with it’s Goods Vehicle Operator Licence

Ensure minimisation of costs, whilst maintaining exemplary customer service standards

Ensure the correct policy and procedures are adhered to across the various departments on site

Manage costs in line with set budgets

Manage the site within Logistics KPI’s established by our customers

Profile of the ideal candidate

Will hold the Transport Manager National Certificate of Professional Competence

Preferable to hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH qualification

Be prepared to work in a fast paced non 9 to 5 environment

Will have previous experience of Brewery Logistics, Warehouse or other multi-drop operations.

Will have prior knowledge of SAP operating systems

Ideally will be computer literate, including knowledge of Microsoft packages

Prior experience of WMS and FIFO

Will have strong numerical and literacy skills

Have excellent attention to detail

Work on their own initiative and be self-motivated

Will be flexible, reliable and confident in their own decisions

Will be prepared to travel, learn and try new ideas

Interested? If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm required for this incredible exciting opportunity, please click apply!!

The recruiting manager for this role is Tony Cheater – Logistics Operations Manager.

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