Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 19 Hire It Centres located across the North of England. We are looking for a Depot Manager to manage all areas and aspects of our busy Liverpool depot, manage the team and help to drive our business forward.
Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 19 ‘Hire It Centres’ located across the North of England. We are looking for a Tool Hire Depot Manager to manage all areas and aspects of a busy depot, manage the team and help to drive our business forward.
This role comes with many responsibilities; however, the main responsibilities are:
* Sales– Generating new and servicing/expanding current customers through a commitment to first class customer service to help drive the company sales forward.
* Management – Day to day management of our Liverpool depot site, crucially the workshop team overseeing the transport process and encouraging the employees to do their best work.
* Financial– Cash/Till, Card payment processing/taking, understanding of the weekly/monthly sales and stock reporting is a must have.
* Resale area– Keeping a well‑stocked, clean and presentable Hire shop.
* Company Reputation– Carrying out all of the above responsibilities whilst also ensuring that the company’s reputation is paramount ensuring all customers and staff are happy.
As a Depot Manager you will oversee the daily running of your depot by;
* Maintaining the Smiths high standards of operation and aesthetic appearance.
* Ensuring that the depot is performing against all agreed targets/budgets.
* Supervising stock takes and being responsible for all assets across the depot.
* Coordinating the transport resources in the most efficient manner.
* Ensuring that all aspects of work and process are carried out in‑line with Health and Safety guidelines.
* Carrying out relevant audits and inspections and reporting on any repairs that are needed.
* Completing relevant reports on weekly figures, cash summaries, stock issues, employee attendance etc.
* Mentoring, Coaching and encouraging all depot staff ensuring all training and development needs are met.
* Ensuring customers are treated with the highest level of customer service, in line with our Customer Service Charter.
* Liaising with the Sales team and assisting in the management of customer accounts on a regular basis.
* Playing an active role in maintaining and expanding the existing customer base.
* Keeping up to date with your knowledge of Hire and Sale equipment and the ability to demonstrate safe use of kit.
* Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in that all procedures for contracts, transfers and purchase orders etc. are completed correctly.
* Monitoring the effective communication with all staff, including between depots.
* Conducting additional ad hoc duties as and when needed.
As a Depot Manager you should have;
* A proven track record in management either in the Hire industry or associated industry.
* Experience of people management.
* PC literate and proactive with IT systems.
* A full UK Driving Licence.
* A clear understanding of logistics, operations and sales.
Employee Benefits Include:
* Salary: Depending on experience.
* Company car and onsite parking.
* Company Mobile Phone.
* 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
* An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
* Weekly pay.
* FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
* Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* Full uniform provided.
* Discounted personal legal services.
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