Depot Manager

Help us make a difference as a Depot Manager in Taunton.

A quick look at the role

As a Depot Manager at Biffa, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day performance of our tanker depot operations. You’ll lead teams, optimise operational performance, maintain the highest standards of health, safety and compliance, and ensure we continue to deliver an excellent service to our customers. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance people, operational and financial performance while ensuring full compliance with waste, transport and Working Time Directive requirements.

Your core responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day depot operations, overseeing the scheduling, routing and disposal of tankered waste collection activities.
• Drive operational efficiency and performance, identifying opportunities to improve processes, minimise downtime and maximise the use of people and resources.
• Lead, coach and develop depot teams, including office-based colleagues and drivers, creating a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Champion health and safety, ensuring procedures are followed, carrying out audits and proactively addressing any risks or concerns.
• Build strong customer and supplier relationships, responding to queries and resolving service issues while working closely with sales and customer service teams.
• Manage depot financial performance,