General Manager / Depot Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: Circa £50,000 + Company Pick-Up
A leading name in the specialist plant hire sector is seeking an experienced General Manager / Depot Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our Leeds operation.
This is a key leadership role, requiring someone who can balance operational control, safety and compliance, people management, and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee depot operations, ensuring efficiency across logistics and customer service
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Uphold Health & Safety standards, compliance, and manual handling best practice
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Manage tachographs, driver hours, and fleet compliance
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Lead, develop, and support depot staff, handling recruitment, training, and HR issues
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Monitor budgets and costs, driving commercial performance and profitability
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Act as the senior point of contact for operational and customer requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Strong background in depot, plant hire, or logistics management
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Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, and manual handling regulations
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Competence in tachograph management and transport legislation
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Proven HR and team management experience
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Commercial acumen with the ability to deliver results and growth
Package:
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Circa £50,000 annual salary
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Company pick-up vehicle
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Opportunity to lead and shape a successful operation within the plant hire industry
If you are a driven manager with the balance of operational know-how, compliance expertise, and commercial vision, we’d like to hear from you