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Weybridge, Surrey
Depot General Manager - 12 month fixed term contract
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Job Description
As a business Hermes is driven by our four values of Do the right thing, Dare to be different, Strive for more, Be Customer Obsessed. We run our business by these values and they are reflected in all of our roles, see below how you will embody them as one of our Depot General Manager. This is an inital fixed term contract for 12 months with a view to a more permanent position thereafter. You'll be joining a team of 26 Logistics professionals who are responsible for managing our Depot network across the country. You will be responsible for motivating your staff, problem solving on a day to day basis and strategically. Each Depot has challenges but you'll have an experienced central team, senior Managers as well as peer mentorship to support you and your Depot; this support will enable you to meet your potential and grow your experience. As our Depot Manager you'll report in to the Area Manager and you will be pivotal in providing leadership and direction to the depot team. Some of your responsibilities will be to deliver the budget and forecast as agreed with the Area Manager and lead the depot operations and admin management teams in running an effective, process-driven and results-oriented depot network. This position is ideal for someone who wants to make a difference and be responsible for positive change. Improved and more efficient ways of working are encouraged. This is a great time to be joining us, we've grown year on year and we have plans in place for future growth which give you the opportunity to grow with us. Our Depot Manager job is for someone who understands how to motivate staff and is able to efficiently prioritise pressing needs, where there isn't an obvious solution. Lateral and original thinking would be a benefit as would logistics experience but we are open to experience gained in other related fields. You must be able to to work collaboratively and take the lead on projects amongst your peers. We understand that our Depot Manager position is not an easy job, it's a lot of responsibility but should you believe you have the experience and mental fortitude we want to hear from you. We can offer you a Really Competitive Salary , Bonus , 34 Days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), great benefits including extra opt-in benefits and the chance to make a difference, by taking ownership of a Depot that processes millions of parcels per year and employs 100's of staff at Peak times.