Depot General Manager

Andover

Job ID 1073107 Job category Logistics and Supply Chain, Leadership Hours per week 37.5 Closing date 05-11-2026 Salary £90,000 to £105,000

Depot General Manager

£90,000 to £105,000 plus excellent benefits (Work Level 4)

Permanent, Full-time (5 days over 7)

Andover, SP11 8EZ

We’re looking for a Depot General Manager to join us in Andover to lead all aspects of our fast-paced depot. In this role, you’ll turn our wider logistics strategy into an effective operational plan, making sure we have the resources and processes in place to deliver this successfully.

Our Andover depot is responsible for delivering products to more than 400 stores and, as a Depot General Manager at Co-op, you’ll have a big part to play in this. We’ve around 400 colleagues at our Andover depot, and we’ll look to you to lead them. You’ll also own the relationship with our third-party suppliers and trade union partners, and work closely with other senior colleagues across the wider business.

Why this role matters

Our depots are at the heart of our food business. Every day, thousands of products pass through our logistics network to keep our customers supplied with the products they need.

As our Depot General Manager, you’ll create the conditions for success across the site, making sure everything is running safe and smoothly, while supporting colleagues to perform at their best.

What you’ll do

• Manage our depot, creating an effective and customer-focused operational plan
• Lead, coach, and develop an engaged, multi-disciplinary leadership team, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the depot
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners
• Deliver our operational plan to budget and maintain a cost-effective operation

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience leading large-scale teams
• Experience delivering positive change within a large, complex, and challenging environment
• An understanding of logistics/manufacturing, site management, and/or end-to-end food retail operations
• Great leadership skills, and a passion for developing others
• Strong experience of managing a large budget effectively

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• Private healthcare
• A company car or £6,000 car allowance
• An annual bonus scheme (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes 15-20 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

Benefits

• Holidays starting from 30 days per year (includes bank holidays)
• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Wagestream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Services to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexibility – we’ll aim to find a working pattern that fits your life

Success profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Resilience

Logistics at Co-op

Our Logistics teams make sure our stores are always full of the products our customers and member-owners love. We’re always looking for Warehouse Operatives, LGV Drivers, and a range of Managers and other specialists to join our teams. Whatever job you do, we promise to do right by you.

Whether you’re based in our depots or transporting products across the UK, we’ll reward you by supporting your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. We’ll also give you the tools to own your development and your Co-op career.

Our values and principles

Smiling at work is easy when you see the difference you make. That’s why our Logistics colleagues take pride in positively impacting our communities.

At Co-op you’ll be welcomed and included, cared for inside and outside of work, and empowered by supportive leaders.

We’re all in this together and at Co-op, we always look out for each other.

We’ll do all we can to help you create a great work/life balance.

If you experience abuse or harassment in the workplace, we’ll support you.

Your manager won’t solve all your problems, but they’ll understand and empower you.

Find out about our roles

A career with Co-op in logistics could take you in any number of different directions including warehouse management, transport, supply chain or one of our support roles.

Warehouse Colleague or LGV Driver

As a warehouse colleague you’ll be responsible for moving products around the warehouse – picking items our stores have ordered and loading the delivery vehicles.

Our LGV Drivers are responsible for getting products to our stores when our customers need them. Whichever role you choose you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career in logistics.

Team Manager

Leading a team in one of our warehouse departments, you’ll be responsible for running the operation in your area while on shift. As a team manager there’s lots of variety making every day different. From managing reports and safety, to supporting your team to achieve their targets, team managers play a key role in keeping the Co-op supply chain moving.

Shift Manager

As a shift manager at Co-op you’ll be responsible for leading the full operation of your department while on shift. From coaching and training your team to managing costs and budgets while meeting tight deadlines, it’s a big challenge. But it’s also a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to develop your career as a Co-op leader in logistics and beyond.

Warehouse/Transport Manager

As a warehouse/transport manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, from the moment a product arrives at the depot to when it leaves for stores. You’ll lead over 600 colleagues and as a senior leader in the depot you’ll also get involved in national projects and work closely with leaders from other Co-op sites. It’s a big job, but with lots of variety and challenge on offer, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow as Co-op leader.

How to apply

to join us on this page. We welcome people from all walks of life to join us, because we know your background doesn’t define your potential.

Step 1 – Your application

You can easily apply for Logistics jobs with us on our website, using your laptop or phone. Don’t worry too much about your experience. What matters most is that your values match ours and you bring your passion, motivation, and capabilities to your new role.

Step 2 – The online assessment

Depending on which job you’re applying for, you may need to complete an online assessment. This measures how well your behaviours, values, and motivations match up to the job you’re applying for.

This will take between 25 and 60 minutes and will need to be done before you can submit your application.

Step 3 – The interview

For some roles we may conduct a telephone interview call as an additional part of the process.

As part of our standard interview here at Co-op, we'll ask you to provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills in certain situations. This helps us to understand how you'd perform in the job you've applied for.

When you interview with us, we'll send you the skills-based questions beforehand, so you can be the best version of you on the day. We'll also let you know which documents to bring to your interview to prove that you're eligible to work in the UK.

For some roles there may be more than one interview

Step 4 – Your decision

If we’d like to offer you the role, we’ll give you a call to speak about the offer. If you accept, we’ll send you an electronic contract. Once signed, we’ll be able to process your offer and do any necessary pre-employment checks. If everything looks good, congratulations! You’re ready to begin your journey with Co-op.

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