Operations Director

Operations Director NG8, Nottingham £70,000 - £80,000 + company bonus which will increase every year Mon Fri 7:30am 5pm OR 8am 5:30pm Looking for someone to start as soon as possible Job Purpose To provide strategic and operational leadership for the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective distribution. The role is responsible for leading all depot operations, ensuring excellent customer service, optimising logistics, fleet and stock management, maintaining regulatory compliance and driving commercial performance. Working closely with the team, the postholder will deliver operational excellence, develop strong customer relationships, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the business. Job Responsibilities Manage the day to day operations of the Nottingham depot Lead, coach, motivate and develop the depot team to achieve business objectives Purchase fuel for vehicles daily at the best possible price, considering market trends and global events Manage the company vehicle fleet, including maintenance, licensing, compliance and replacement planning Ensure compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations, health and safety requirements and driver training standards Prepare quotations, negotiate and secure sales with both business and domestic customers by phone, email and in person, using the internal sales system Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding and responding to customer ..... full job details .....