Smiths Hire is a Regional award-winning Equipment & Tool Hire provider with the capability to deliver Nationally on Powered Access and Plant Equipment and weare looking for a likeminded Manager to join our business on our journey to expand our customer base and reach new heights! If you would like to be a part of our successful business, we have an exciting opportunity just for you as we are currently looking for a Depot Manager with a particular set of skills for our busy Preston Depot. We want passionate. energetic and proven managers that want to make a difference to peoples lives and influence the success of the business. The hire industry is fast paced and each day has a new challenge but with these challenges, success follows. Join us on this chapter of the Smiths family success 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 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 depot site, and all Depots teams 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 companys reputation is paramount ensuring all customers and staff are happy. As a Depot Manager you should have; A proven track record in management Strong Sales experience Experience of people management PC literate and proactive with IT systems A full UK Driving Licence. A clear understanding of logistics, operations and sales Benefits what we offer you Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience Company Car Performance based bonus 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total) An extra 2 days holiday after 5 years service Weekly pay FREE tool hire for all employees - Excluding consumables and delivery Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary My Wellbeing Services Employee Referral Scheme Pension scheme Full uniform provided Discounted personal legal services