Depot manager

Depot Manager
West Bromwich

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE

NEOS Engineering are working with a successful specialist equipment hire business who are looking to appoint an experienced Depot Manager to lead their Birmingham operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced depot, branch, or operations professional from the plant hire, equipment rental, or engineering sector who is looking to take ownership of a busy site and drive operational performance, customer service, and team development.

The business provides specialist equipment hire solutions to customers across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors, supporting projects with a wide range of machinery, attachments, and associated services. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical support, they are looking for a hands-on leader to help deliver continued growth.

The Role:

Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the depot

Leading and developing a team across hire desk, operations, and engineering support

Managing depot performance, utilisation, profitability, and customer satisfaction

Overseeing equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and fleet standards

Building strong relationships with key customers and supporting business growth

Ensuring smooth coordination of deliveries, collections, servicing, and repairs

Driving operational improvements and maintaining high service standards

Monitoring compliance, health & safety, and company procedures

Supporting recruitment, training, and development of the depot team

The Person:

Proven experience managing a depot, branch, or operational function within plant hire, equipment rental, or a similar industry

Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams

Commercially aware with the ability to improve performance and identify opportunities

Good understanding of equipment hire operations and customer service

Organised, proactive, and confident making operational decisions

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach

Desirable:

Background in plant hire, construction equipment, attachments, or heavy machinery

Experience managing hire desks, engineers, drivers, or field service teams

Strong knowledge of fleet management and equipment maintenance processes

Previous Depot Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, or Hire Manager experience

The Package:

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

Monday–Friday working pattern

Opportunity to lead and develop a successful depot operation

Long-term career progression within an established specialist hire business

Professional and supportive working environment

If you’re an experienced Depot Manager, Branch Manager, Hire Manager, or Operations Manager looking for your next challenge in Birmingham, apply today for a confidential conversation with NEOS Engineering