Depot Manager - Rainham
Adler & Allan
Lead and manage the Rainham depot, overseeing operations, finance, sales, and compliance.
5 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Waste Management
Emergency Response
Spill Response
Drainage Services
Water Treatment
Hazardous Materials
Pollution Control
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Facilities management
Transport and logistics
Defence
Energy
Construction
Manufacturing
Chemical
Role
What you would be doing
incident management
kpi monitoring
equipment maintenance
crm management
financial management
program planning
- Ensure that group HR policies are communicated effectively to and adhered to by the workforce.
- Be fully briefed, monitor and investigate all incidents occurring whilst assets are deployed and report appropriately. It is the postholders responsibility to ensure incidents are addressed, resolution identified and deployed and customer demand is satisfied in conjunction with the relevant internal functions such as Compliance & HR.
- Proactively promote all other Group Services across all sectors wherever possible
- Ensure that the depot KPI's are met, to include depot, staff, SHEQ compliance. The postholder will be expected to monitor and identify training requirements and plan / implement training efficiently to reduce any disruption to operations and service delivery. To ensure that vehicles and equipment are kept in full & compliant working order, that waste transport / storage permits are adhered to and that non-conformance & health and safety reporting is timely and accurate.
- Manage and develop excellent internal and external colleague & customer relations throughout the region, develop new business and maximise all opportunities, expand customer base, maintain regular contact with existing clients in conjunction with the Sales, Commercial & Marketing teams to ensure maximum repeat business and further service provision.
- Ensure the A&A CRM is adequately populated and that new opportunities are communicated with other sales & operational staff as appropriate to best achieve business objectives.
- Continually review operational practices and planning. The postholder is expected to highlight, discuss, present and upon authorisation implement changes as required to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations to contribute to the Company's objectives and goals. This includes appropriate selection & use of subcontractors & outsourced materials suppliers if and as required, making use of approved suppliers wherever possible.
- Encourage positive staff morale, operating with 'hands on' support for all colleagues in the Group.
- Manage all financial matters of the depot and control and monitor all expenditure. The postholder must be capable of providing management with a comprehensive profit and cost overview at all times.
- Investigate and resolve client concerns and grievances & suggest / implement strategy to avoid reoccurrence of such issues.
- Follow up & progress all allocated enquiries & leads in a timely manner.
- Successfully manage the pipeline and forecasting which will include the analysis and careful planning of structure of staff to promote efficiencies with regards payroll expenditure.
- Effectively and efficiently manage the P&L and administrative function of the depot to ensure accurate & timely invoicing, reduction and maintenance of un-invoiced sales & work in progress figures and management of depot debt.
- Involvement in recruitment of depot staff.
- Ensure all works programmes are logistically planned, managed and executed to promote maximum efficiency with often short or no notice, whilst delivering excellent service to the Company's customers.
What you bring
iosh
nebosh
cpc
excel
iso 9001
communication
- Understanding and knowledge of health and safety at work; promote compliant and best practice in line with relative legislation. Possessing IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.
- CPC Road Haulage desirable
- Significant finance, sales & operations management experience with sales strategy implementation experience.
- Previous knowledge & experience in the waste industry or industrial services is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, workforce and clients at all levels
- Fully computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook; must be able to prepare and present Board level reports using such applications.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience and knowledge of operating within ISO 9001:14001 Management Systems would be advantageous.
- Capable of adhering to any deadline; this includes an immediate response at any time.
- Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
- Medicare Cash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
- Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
- Training and career progression opportunities
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1981
Company Founded
The year the company was established as a trusted leader in environmental and energy services.
- With decades of experience, the company offers comprehensive solutions across energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
- Their services include managing hazardous spills, environmental remediation, and energy optimization for clients in varied industries.
- Adler & Allan plays a pivotal role in sectors like transport, marine, utilities, and more, delivering tailored services to meet unique needs.
- One of their standout projects includes large-scale oil spill responses and environmental recovery programs, showcasing their expertise in crisis management.
- The company has expanded its operations internationally, providing services for global clients and continuing to innovate in sustainable solutions.
- A core strength is their ability to integrate technology in monitoring, analysis, and proactive management of environmental challenges.
- Safety before all else – providing conditions of work that are safe and healthy and that help to prevent physical and mental harm to workers
- Operating in an honest and transparent manner in accordance with internationally recognised ethical, professional and legal standards
- Supporting employees through recognition, opportunities for career progression and improving diversity
- Embedding ESG principles across operations and services, shaping how the company operates and drives change
45% by 2030
Emissions Reduction Target
Committed to reducing emissions by 45% by 2030 as part of its net-zero strategy aligned with 1.5°C warming limit.
13-point increase
EcoVadis Rating Improvement
Significantly improved EcoVadis sustainability rating, moving from the 49th to 80th percentile globally.
6% reduction
Carbon Intensity Year-on-Year
Achieved a 6% reduction in carbon intensity despite continued business growth.
>14% cut
Carbon Intensity per FTE
Over five years, reduced carbon intensity per full-time equivalent (FTE) by more than 14%.
- Measured and reported carbon footprint via Carbon Reduce Scheme since 2012, ISO 14064-1 gold certification.
- 4% reduction in absolute emissions over the past five years.
- 44% increase in health & safety training hours year-on-year.
- Use of a DEFRA-based emissions-estimation tool enabling clients to choose lower-carbon project options.
- Targets include pollution prevention, water-resource management, biodiversity protection, energy transition, and climate adaptation.
Over 115
Ex-Service Personnel Employed
Over 115 ex-service personnel currently employed, with expansion planned through enhanced recruitment programmes.
- Launched employee‑led inclusivity programmes (e.g., tied to health & safety training)
- Committed to improving diversity through recognition, engagement, development and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture
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