Depot Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Depot Manager to

lead our St Columb distribution depot, playing a key role in delivering our

products across the region.

This is a senior leadership position with full P&L

accountability, responsible for overseeing transport and warehouse operations

while ensuring industry-leading standards in safety, compliance, and customer

service. You’ll lead a multi-functional team and drive operational excellence

in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing

Operational Leadership

• Lead all transport and warehouse operations,

ensuring seamless daily execution

• Deliver outstanding service performance,

including OTIF targets

• Ensure full compliance with all legal,

regulatory, and health & safety standards

• Optimise fleet utilisation, warehouse

efficiency, and resource planning

People & Culture

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing

team across drivers, warehouse, and office functions

• Embed a culture of engagement, accountability,

and continuous improvement

• Oversee recruitment, training, and succession

planning

• Manage employee relations fairly and

consistently

Financial & Commercial Management

• Own the depot P&L, delivering against budget

and financial targets

• Drive revenue growth and margin improvement
• Control costs across labour, fleet, agency, and

overheads

• Ensure accurate invoicing and cost management

processes

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track, analyse, and report on operational and

financial KPIs

• Identify improvement opportunities and implement

solutions

• Manage seasonal peaks effectively
• Use data-driven insights to enhance performance

and efficiency

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a senior depot, transport,

or logistics management role

• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, route

planning, and depot management

• Solid understanding of driver hours, tachograph

regulations, and compliance

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a

fast-paced environment

• Strong commercial awareness, with experience

managing budgets and P&L

• Skilled in performance management, coaching, and

employee engagement

• A proactive leader who can drive change and

continuous improvement

What We Offer in Return

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive pension
• Company bonus scheme
• 30% discount on food & drink in our managed

pubs and Visitor Centre shop

• 50% discount on accommodation across the managed

estate

• Westfield Health cash plan – claim back on

dental, eye care, physio and more

• Westfield Rewards – retail and lifestyle

discounts

Additional Information

For further information, please email recruitment@staustellbrewery.co.uk

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We

positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless

of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment,

religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and

maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged. We review applications on

an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Please note we politely request no contact from recruitment

agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs and associated fees will not be

accepted.

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer UK sponsorship for

this role.

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