Hills Waste Solutions – Assistant Depot Manager

Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,390.08 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Team at Hills!

We are looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to join our team in Bristol. This is a full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.

What is the role all about?

As our Assistant Depot Manager, you will organise and control the operation of the LGV fleet in the collection and disposal of waste, to achieve driver and vehicle production targets.

What you will be doing:

As our Assistant Depot Manager, you will:

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Road Traffic Act, Environmental Protection Act, and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Plan and optimise vehicle routes to maximise efficiency and minimise unnecessary mileage.
• Monitor and manage driver performance to drive productivity, safety, and operational excellence.
• Prepare and manage cost schedules to ensure the most cost‑effective disposal of waste across company‑owned and third‑party landfill sites.
• Take overall responsibility for the depot and daily operations in the absence of the Area Depot Manager.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Previous experience running a depot in a managerial position.
• Knowledge of the transport industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and use of IT systems.

Desirable:

• Transport Manager CPC
• Previous experience in the Waste industry.

Why join us?

As our new Assistant Depot Manager, you’ll become a part of our fantastic commercial waste collections team, you’ll find a friendly and safe working environment, operating a modern fleet of vehicles. Our employees at Hills are our greatest asset. Our talented and committed teams contribute every day to Hills’ success.

Why you will love working here:

• Healthcare Cash Plan – dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions + free 24/7 remote GP for you and your family.
• Award-Winning Online Wellbeing Hub – expert resources to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 Support When You Need It – confidential employee assistance programme helpline (managed by an external provider) and up to 6 free counselling sessions every year.
• Family-Friendly Benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity policies, plus life assurance for peace of mind.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 25 days (rising to 28) with the flexibility to buy or sell days – All manageable via our employee self-service mobile app.
• Good attendance credits – earn good attendance credits which can be traded in for more holiday days.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money, stay fit, go green.
• Exclusive Discounts – big savings on shopping, dining, gyms, travel, and entertainment.
• Grow Your Career – access to ongoing training and development via our “Learning For All” platform.
• Make a Difference – up to 2 paid volunteering days each year for causes you care about.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus – cash rewards when you successfully refer a friend.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the perfect fit, click Apply today to be our new Assistant Depot Manager – we’d love to hear from you!

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen or shortlist applications; all applications are reviewed by our hiring team

About Us

Across Wiltshire and surrounding counties, The Hills Group of companies manages and recycles waste, produces essential construction materials through quarrying and ready mixed concrete, and builds award-winning homes in sought after locations.

Established in 1900 and family-owned, The Hills Group has evolved over the past four generations into a multi-million pound business, harnessing the latest technologies, pioneering major infrastructure projects, and employing over 600 people.

Whether extracting minerals, managing and recycling waste or building new homes, the same qualities of energy, enterprise, affability and confidence with which Hills was founded, still characterise the Hills business today.

Hills is committed to providing an equitable workplace for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination, and that our current and future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please feel free to contact us directly should you wish to discuss how we can ensure a positive experience for you.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme. During the application process, you will have the option to apply under this scheme should you wish to do so.