Depot Manager
Liverpool
55,000 to £60,000 + Benefits + Car
The Role
NEOS Engineering Recruitment are partnering with a highly successful and well-established business to recruit an experienced Depot Manager for their Liverpool operation.
This is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for a depot managing approximately £15m worth of equipment, currently generating around £16,000 per day in revenue. The depot is profitable, stable, and supported by a settled team.
This is not a desk-based role. It is hands‑on, demanding, and suited to someone who thrives in high‑responsibility environments and enjoys running a tight, efficient operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Full operational and commercial responsibility for the depot
* Leading, managing, and developing a team of 15–20 staff
* Driving utilisation, availability, and asset performance
* Ensuring maintenance standards are met and upheld
* Ownership of Health & Safety compliance and best practice
* Managing performance, productivity, and daily operational challenges
* Maintaining high customer service standards
* Driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and profitability
* Acting as the senior decision‑maker on site
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday : 07 : 30 – 17 : 30
This is a demanding leadership role requiring resilience, commitment, and strong decision‑making
Equipment Responsibility
You will have responsibility for a mixed fleet including :
* Heavy Plant
* Modular / Site Accommodation
* Generators
* Powered Access Equipment
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who :
* Has proven experience managing a busy, profitable depot or similar operation
* Is a strong, confident people manager
* Can lead from the front and hold high standards
* Is commercially aware and operationally strong
* Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑responsibility environments
* Lives within 20 miles of the Liverpool depot
Qualifications (Required / Strongly Preferred)
* First Aid
* IOSH or SMSTS
* Strong leadership capability
* Commercial awareness
* Common sense and sound judgement
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, well‑paid leadership role running a highly profitable depot with real autonomy, responsibility, and influence.
If you enjoy being accountable for performance, people, and profit — this role will suit you
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