Depot Manager

Depot Manager - Newchapel

At Biffa, we're proud to be a leader in sustainable waste management. We're looking for an experienced Depot Manager to lead our Newchapel collections operations, driving performance, safety, and service excellence.

This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, shape operational strategy, and play a key role in delivering reliable and sustainable waste solutions to our customers.

A quick look at the role

As Depot Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the operational performance of the Newchapel depot. You will ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental regulations, and operator licence requirements while leading a motivated team to deliver outstanding service and continuous improvement.

You'll combine strong operational leadership with commercial awareness to optimise productivity, manage costs, and support sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of dedicated waste management professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Drive performance against KPIs while promoting best practice in cost control, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead, develop, and inspire drivers and operational staff to create a high-performing and positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate depot resources effectively to maximise productivity and service quality.
• Take ownership of the depot's profit and loss performance, delegating effectively to deliver consistent growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers, working alongside the Biffa Business Improvement Manager to ensure excellent and cost-effective service.
• Set clear objectives for operational teams, monitor performance, and take decisive action to achieve results.
• Influence operational decisions, implement improvements, and help shape the future direction of the depot.

This role offers more than just operational leadership - it's a chance to make a real impact within a leading organisation in the waste management industry.

About you

We're looking for a confident and commercially minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager, Depot Manager, General Manager, or similar senior role within services, logistics, or transport.
• Experience managing profit and loss performance (desirable).
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification (desirable).
• IOSH qualification (desirable).
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and drive performance.

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Car or allowance
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme