Depot Manager

Panoramic Associates are supporting a South West local authority in their search for a Depot Manager to take strategic ownership of a key operational site that supports Housing, Waste & Recycling, Fleet, and Grounds Maintenance services.

This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the depot operates safely, efficiently, and commercially, coordinating multiple teams and functions, driving improvements, and maximising use of space and resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all on-site operations, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Maintain the depot buildings, walkways, and shared areas to a high standard.
• Drive optimal use of facilities and identify commercial opportunities to generate income for the Council.
• Manage a small on-site team, ensuring resilience, clarity of process, and high performance.
• Act as the key liaison for all matters relating to the depot, working with managers across Housing, Highways, Waste, and Fleet.
• Coordinate facilities management, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of staff and welfare areas.
• Work closely with Corporate Health & Safety and Transport teams to implement action plans and improvements.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, and service agreements linked to depot operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience managing a complex, multi-functional operational site.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance and related legislation.
• Proven ability to work across teams and stakeholders to deliver results.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Experience identifying and developing commercial opportunities.
• Full driving licence (essential).

This is an opportunity to play a key part in the modernisation and strategic growth of a major operational hub - ensuring it runs safely, efficiently, and profitably.