Branch Manager
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Branch Manager / Warehouse Manager / Depot Manager to oversee and execute daily activities in either Inbound (receiving, put away/replenishment) or Outbound (pick, pack, and ship) operations within Branch / Distribution site. This role is responsible for ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
As the Branch Manager / Warehouse Manager / Depot Manager, you will play a key role in training, scheduling, and leading the team. You will also be responsible for implementing best practices in Health and Safety compliance and ensuring all employees operate with a high level of productivity and accuracy.
Ideal Location: Witham, Essex, Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Halstead, Maldon, Coggeshall
Salary: Circa £45K Basic + pension, 25 days Annual Leave Plus BH (32 days total) employee assistance program, Life Assurance, free onsite parking, kitchen facilities
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage daily Branch / Warehouse operations, ensuring smooth workflow across Inbound and Outbound processes.
Assist in staffing, training, and lead the team to meet productivity goals.
Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations, providing a safe working environment for all staff.
Maintain customer satisfaction through same-day shipment of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and proper packaging using internal or freight forwarders.
Lead the service desk team in organizing and prioritizing customer jobs.
Monitor warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure all metrics are met or exceeded.
Oversee the site’s compliance with Health & Safety Regulations and ensure all team members are properly trained and certified for equipment use.
Coordinate and direct quarterly physical stock takes, ensuring accurate data input and record keeping.
Investigate supplier performance issues, working with the Procurement team to implement corrective actions.
Functional knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Operating Systems.
Experience in change management and digital transformation is essential.
Understanding of Process Improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma is a benefit.
Ability to identify challenges and develop practical solutions to meet business goals.
Apply in Confidence
To apply for the position of Depot Manager / Branch Manager / Warehouse Manager role please forward your CV to Robert Cox, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Rob directly on 07398 204832.
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Your future starts here!Do you have a passion for HGV’s? Do you enjoy practical and mechanical challenges? Are you looking for a career with an industry leading brand? If so, you are in the right place. TruckEast offer a heavy vehicle apprenticeship that sets you up with a career for life.TruckEast is an established Scania dealer and one of the UK’s largest independently-owned commercial vehicle workshop operators. Representing the Scania brand enables them to provide premium quality new and used vehicles for customers across their region. More than that, the Scania badge over their workshops sets the standard for the highest quality products and performance in both sales and aftersales. Operating from 13 dealer points, right across the eastern counties of England, TruckEast provide service and specialist aftersales support for all-makes of HGV, passenger vehicles, vans and all types of agricultural and industrial vehicles.Their Apprentice employee benefits include:
30 days holiday each year, rising to 34 with length of service
Fully-funded training programme
Tablet provided to support training
Toolbox provided for use throughout the apprenticeship
Non-contributory savings scheme for each apprentice, which is paid out to each graduate after 10 years’ service
Private medical insurance
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Opportunity to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Team days out
Why choose a Scania apprenticeship?An apprenticeship scheme is one of the best ways to have first class on-the-job training and earn a regular wage. Our award-winning programmes will give you the chance to join a world-renowned company and gain a nationally recognised qualification.As part of the Scania Apprenticeship Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on Scania heavy vehicles in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical vehicle systems. You will also receive excellent training at Scania’s state-of-the-art learning academy to further develop your new skills and knowledge to the next level. Through a combination of practical and theoretical learning; our three-year apprenticeship programme is designed to make the most out of your potential.Roles and Responsibilities include:
Learning the fundamentals of Heavy Vehicle technologies including chassis, engines, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking systems and electrics to name a few
You will be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Scania vehicles
Set up accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
Ensuring appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
Representing TruckEast in a professional and courteous manner at all times when dealing with customers and the general public
Liaising with the service and parts departments to ensure every customer experiences a smooth, efficient, premium journey with usTruckEast is a dynamic and exciting work environment. If you are highly-motivated and enjoy responsibility, we want to hear from you!
Training:
During your heavy vehicle apprenticeship programme, you will be required to attend Scania’s state-of-the-art training academy, the biggest automotive training facility in the UK
You will visit the training academy for 16 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the 32 month programme. All travel expenses to and from the academy, together with the costs of the hotel accommodation, are paid for by the employerAs Scania’s dedicated training partner, Remit will deliver comprehensive training to all apprentices periodically throughout the programme. During these training sessions, your Development Coach will review your progress, set SMART targets, and identify any additional support that you may require
As a result, you will achieve:
IMI Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
IRTEC Accreditation
Training Outcome:
TruckEast invests considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression not only in the UK but throughout their global organisationGreat benefits package including:• 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays• Optional private healthcare• Enhanced employer pension contributions• Tablet provided to support learning• Opportunity to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold award• Fully funded training course• Internationally recognised qualification• Team building events• Mentor and manager support throughout
Employer Description:TruckEast is an established Scania dealer, and one of the UK’s largest independently owned commercial vehicle workshop operators. Representing the Scania brand enables them to provide premium quality new and used vehicles for customers across the eastern counties. With 13 dealer points, across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex, they can provide specialist aftersales support. This means convenient, local access to a one-stop-shop for commercial vehicle servicing, repairs and maintenanceWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Enthusiasm to learn,Mechanically minded....Read more...
Raising Sales invoices – Service.
Chasing overdue debt in a timely manner to reduce debtors’ day.
Processing new customer application forms & completing required credit checks.
Applying for Credit Insurance, ensuring the company risk is kept to a minimum.
Sending Customer Statements monthly.
Liaising with customers to resolve queries in a timely manner.
Allocating customer receipts on Xero/Sage.
Ensuring the correct VAT treatment is applied to invoices, including DRC.
Working closely with the finance team to improve processes and controls within the Sales Ledger function.
Adhering to EA-RS social values whilst undertaking all business tasks.
Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
Training:Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.
The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing & The Business Environment.Training Outcome:
As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.
Employer Description:EA-RS Fire Engineering are a leading UK specialist in fire detection, fire alarms, fire suppression, water mist and sprinkler systems. To meet their customer requirements, they work to understand individual business needs and offer dedicated fire systems consultancy.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Time management,Prioritisation,Positive attitude,Motivation....Read more...
