Depot Manager

Oak Furnitureland Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Swindon is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee a fleet and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, effective team management, and logistical planning. Candidates should have experience in a warehouse environment and a solid understanding of transport compliance, aiming to enhance customer service. Join an inclusive culture focused on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role, preferably in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to produce and report on operational performance information.
• Knowledge of relevant H&S, HR legislation, and good practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise and teach staff on safety and operating procedures.
• Maintain staff and vehicle records for compliance.
• Manage logistics operations and fleet compliance.
• Conduct performance reviews and staff development.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team management

Logistics operations

Attention to detail

IT literacy (WMS systems)

Job description

Overview

We at Oak Furnitureland are going through an exciting transformation across our business, to ensure we remain innovative, competitive, and consistently delivering exceptional services and products to our customers. To do this, we need to hire and retain great talent like you.

Leading a team, identifying ways to keep them focused and on track, you’ll need to act independently and think on your feet, finding solutions and calling upon your previous experience to make sound management decisions. You’ll be given full autonomy in the role to build and develop your team, searching for and implementing efficiency and developing better ways of working, to further improve our overall customer experience.

The successful candidate will be able to co-ordinate a fleet of 15+ vehicles and ensure and maintain compliance in all aspects of the EU law. You must have good communication skills, basic Health and Safety knowledge and be able to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• To advise/ teach staff on safe and proper operating procedures, relevant checks, etc.
• Maintain accurate staff and vehicle records
• To assess and support the Warehouse
• Ensure that all fleet and driver records are compliant with all aspects of DVSA
• People management, such as performance reviews, staff development, disciplinary and grievance handling
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required
• Logistics operations and management
• Be able to demonstrate ability to cope in challenging situation
• Be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience....You may have previous experience of working as site manager, shift manager or team manager
• Experience of managing or working in a warehouse or distribution environment, along with a deep understanding of transport and compliance
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to motivate and manage a team of people.
• IT literate with knowledge of WMS systems.
• Ability to produce, understand and report on operational performance information.
• Focussed on always delivering excellent service to all customers.
• Able to cope with change and manage own workload and priorities.
• Able to deliver results and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant H&S, HR legislation and good practice

About the Company

We have a lot of things to be proud of here at Oak Furnitureland.

Firstly, let’s talk about our furniture itself. From beautiful bedroom cabinetry and sofas you can’t help but sink into, to dining tables you can gather around with loved ones and customisable mattresses that guarantee a dreamy night’s sleep, there’s something for every room in the home.

All our furniture is exclusively designed and properly made. We use quality hardwood that’s been responsibly sourced, and we let the natural beauty of the wood shine through in each piece.

And then we have our people. From our showroom colleagues and our delivery drivers to our customer service team and logistics department; everyone works as one united team, driven by a shared purpose and values.

In short, we make furniture that we’re really proud of, so that we can help people make their house a real home. Why not join us?

At Oak Furnitureland we have put Diversity and Inclusion at the top of our people agenda, as we believe that a more diverse and inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds are truly represented ensures better outcomes for all colleagues and the business.

You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose and values. We are committed to fairness in the way we hire new colleagues and if you require any additional support to help you through the process we’re happy to make the necessary adjustments for anyone that needs them.