Description
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Average 44 hours, normally 7.30am-5pm, Mon-Fri, plus 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, 7.30am-12pm
Our Bishop's Cleeve Depot Manager is retiring leaving big boots to fill - could you be his successor? If you've gained leadership skills in a fast-paced transport supervisory or managerial role in the waste industry or similar, and delegating, decision-making and problem-solving are strengths, then this could be the step up you’re ready for.
What you’ll be doing as Depot Manager
This is not a sit-back-and-oversee role – we’re looking for a strong leader with a hands-on approach and passion for customer satisfaction to ensure our commercial waste collection services in the Gloucestershire area are carried out safely, efficiently and profitably.
Working closely with your Transport Manager, you will support, manage and motivate an experienced transport office team and around 24 drivers, making every effort to ensure that customers receive their general waste or recycling collection service on the due day.
Your remit as Depot Manager includes ensuring that all legislation, including health & safety, HR and the Company’s Goods Vehicle Operating Licence, are complied with.
What you’ll need
• Minimum 5 years' transport and minimum 2 years' waste industry (or similar) experience
• National CPC
• Full UK driving licence, ideally with LGV Class 2 entitlement and valid DQC (driver CPC card)
- Sound computer and cost-control skills
Why Grundon – and what’s in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities. We’re all about innovation and advancements in technology too, including adopting a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) led driver safety programme across our 300+ commercial fleet.
As Depot Manager you can expect a perks and benefits package that includes:
• Company car
• Discretionary company bonuses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
• 31 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday
Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Depot Manager and start your journey with a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
About Grundon Waste Management
Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.
We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.
But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.
Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.