Job Description:

Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager

Rainham, Essex
Up to £38,000 DOE + Bonuses
Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

Are you an experienced Transport Supervisor, Depot Supervisor or Assistant Transport Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team and play a key part in maintaining a safe, compliant and efficient transport operation?

Our client is a well-established and growing business and is looking to recruit a hands-on Assistant Depot Manager / Assistant Transport Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy fleet and depot operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong transport compliance knowledge and supervisory experience who is looking to develop their career within a successful and expanding organisation.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• £500 bonus upon successful completion of probation
• £1,000 bonus after 12 months' service
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service, up to 5 extra days
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and personal development
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities

The Role

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the depot and transport operation runs safely, efficiently and in full compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of the depot and transport operation.
• Coordinating vehicle movements, driver schedules and daily job allocations.
• Ensuring transport compliance standards are maintained, including vehicle checks, defect reporting, driver records and operational documentation.
• Assisting with fleet maintenance planning and vehicle availability.
• Supervising and supporting drivers and depot staff, helping to maintain performance, productivity and service levels.
• Monitoring health & safety procedures and promoting best practice across the operation.
• Resolving operational issues and responding to changing customer requirements.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records, transport documentation and operational reports.
• Working with management to improve efficiencies, service delivery and operational performance.

The Person

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience leading or supervising teams within a transport, logistics or depot environment and who have a strong understanding of transport compliance.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, fleet or depot operations.
• Supervisory, team leader or management experience within an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, driver regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating drivers, vehicles, schedules and routes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and make informed operational decisions.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining compliance records and reports.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience within waste management, hire, construction support services or a related industry.
• HGV Licence and/or CPC qualification.
• Experience managing fleet compliance, maintenance schedules and driver performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a transport professional who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high compliance standards and ensuring operations run smoothly. If you're looking for a role that offers responsibility, development and long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Nicki today.