Depot Manager
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:30am‑4:30pm
Benefits: Company Vehicle | 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Our client, a leading provider of machine control and survey technology, is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead their Machine Control Department in Leeds.
The Role
You will lead the day‑to‑day operations of the Machine Control department, ensuring excellent customer support, efficient service delivery, and strong commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Machine Control depot team, including technical support staff, engineers, and coordinators.
* Work with the Technical Support Team to ensure customer satisfaction and help resolve issues as they arise.
* Oversee preparation, configuration, testing, and calibration of machine control equipment prior to dispatch.
* Ensure all customer enquiries and technical issues are handled promptly and professionally.
* Coordinate installations, support visits, and resource planning for engineers and field staff.
* Drive revenue through effective utilisation of equipment, upselling services, and managing customer subscriptions.
* Oversee hire contracts, service activity, and billing accuracy, ensuring all chargeable elements are captured.
* Ensure strong communication between departments including sales, logistics, accounts, and procurement.
* Maintain high standards of customer service, building long‑term relationships with clients.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, health & safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Produce reports and track performance against operational and financial targets.
About You
* Proven experience in depot, branch, or operations management.
* Background in machine control, survey equipment, construction technology, or plant hire preferred.
* Strong leadership and team development skills.
* Commercial awareness with the ability to drive revenue and control costs.
* Strong technical understanding or ability to manage technical teams effectively.
* Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
* Organised, proactive, and capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.
* Strong problem‑solving ability with a structured approach.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £40,000.
* Company vehicle.
* Monday‑Friday working pattern.
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.Opportunity to lead a specialist, growing, and technology‑driven department.
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