Our long-standing Regional Manager is moving on after more than 10 years of loyal service, and we're now looking for the right person to take the lead in our Tamworth operation.
If you're the kind of leader who likes to be hands-on - planning, driving, coaching and making things happen - this is your chance to own your region and help shape its next chapter.
About us
Summer Springs is a regional NSW success story - delivering pure, natural spring water to homes and businesses throughout regional NSW since 1993.
We've grown year after year through genuine service, reliability, and strong local relationships. Our team takes pride in keeping regional NSW hydrated and happy, one delivery at a time. And, we're still 100% Australian, regionally owned and operated.
Summer Springs continues to invest in better systems, safer operations, and opportunities for our people to grow.
About the role
This is a leadership role for someone who can make things move and grow.
As Depot Manager for Tamworth, you'll take ownership of a well-established operation and lead it into its next phase of growth.
You'll keep deliveries running safely and efficiently while also driving local sales, growing bottle volumes, and strengthening relationships with customers across Tamworth, Armidale and the surrounding region.
It's a mix of planning, people, and performance
What you'll do
* Lead and support a small, close-knit team delivering Summer Springs water across Tamworth and Armidale (3 direct reports).
* Plan delivery schedules and coordinate day-to-day logistics for efficiency and service reliability with the support of the admin team.
* Manage depot operations, stock control, vehicle maintenance, and site presentation.
* Support onboarding, training, and safety compliance for your team.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with local business customers.
* Work closely with the Operations Manager and Dubbo head office on scheduling, reporting, and customer service.
* Identify and execute on opportunities to grow the Summer Springs customer base locally.
What you'll bring
* NSW MR driver's licence (essential) and forklift licence (or willingness to obtain).
* Experience in team leadership, logistics, or delivery operations.
* Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
* Confident using phone and tablet apps, route planning and basic reporting systems.
* Reliable, safety-focused, and proactive.
* Prior experience in sales or territory management (highly regarded).
The role is based in our Tamworth depot with regular travel across the local region, including Gunnedah, Quirindi, Armidale, Walcha, Glen Innes, and Inverell, plus semi-regular travel to Dubbo for meetings and training.
Ready to take the lead?
If you're practical, people-minded, and take pride in doing things right, this is your chance to run a region you can truly call your own.
Click Apply Now to submit your application, or contact Josh Angus – General Manager at for a confidential chat about the role.
Recruitment agencies: We appreciate your interest, but we're managing this process directly.