Depot General Manager

Job Overview

• Role: Depot General Manager

• Location: Andover, SP11 8EZ (Must be within a commutable distance from Andover)

• Salary: £90,000 to £105,000 per annum (Work Level 4) plus company car or £6,000 car allowance

• Contract Type: Permanent, full-time (5 days over 7)

• Closing Date: 05-11-2026

What You’ll Do

You will lead all aspects of Co-op's fast-paced Andover depot, turning the wider logistics strategy into an effective operational plan for a site with around 400 colleagues that supplies more than 400 stores. Duties include:

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Create customer-focused operational plans, ensure safe and smooth depot running, and deliver operations to budget.

• Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop an engaged, multi-disciplinary leadership team and promote a strong culture of continuous improvement.

• Partner Relations: Own key relationships with third-party suppliers, trade union partners, and senior colleagues across the wider business.

What You’ll Bring

We are committed to making our roles as accessible as possible while ensuring you have the experience needed to thrive. You will need:

• Proven experience leading large-scale teams and delivering positive change within a large, complex, and challenging environment.

• A strong background in logistics, manufacturing, site management, and/or end-to-end food retail operations.

• Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for developing others and managing large budgets effectively.

• Note: The application process includes a quick online assessment taking 15–20 minutes.

Fantastic Benefits Package

When you secure this role, you aren't just taking a job—you are joining a purpose-driven organisation that puts people first. Perks include:

• Competitive Salary & Allowance: £90,000 – £105,000 per annum plus a company car or £6,000 car allowance.

• Annual Bonus: Performance-based bonus scheme.

• Generous Holiday: 28 days of holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Employer contributions of up to 10%.

• Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, fitness advice, and 24/7 colleague support services.

• Colleague Discounts: 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands.

• Financial Wellbeing: Access to Stream (a money management app giving you early access to earned pay).

• Career Growth: Training, development support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.