Depot Manager
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 7:30am – 5:30pm | 1 Hour Unpaid Lunch | 45 Hours Per Week
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Depot Manager to join a leading commercial vehicle and temperature‑controlled fleet operation based in Uxbridge. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with strong operational, workshop and fleet management experience within the HGV, LCV or rental sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the full depot operation including workshop, fleet availability and transport coordination
* Manage and support workshop teams including technicians, drivers and administrative staff
* Ensure all vehicles, trailers and refrigeration units are maintained to the highest operational and legal standards
* Drive depot performance through effective planning, cost control and KPI management
* Maintain compliance with health & safety, DVSA and operator licence requirements
* Manage vehicle inspections, servicing schedules, breakdown response and fleet utilisation
* Ensure excellent customer service and maintain strong relationships with key clients
* Monitor depot profitability, budgets and operational efficiency
* Lead recruitment, training and development of depot staff
* Work closely with senior management to improve processes and operational performance
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Depot Manager, Fleet Manager, Workshop Manager or similar within commercial vehicles
* Strong knowledge of HGVs, LCVs, trailers and ideally refrigerated vehicle operations
* Proven leadership and people management experience
* Good understanding of fleet compliance, maintenance planning and transport operations
* Commercially aware with strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer
* £50,000 - £55,000 basic salary
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Stable and growing business
* Supportive senior management team
* Excellent long‑term career prospects
How to apply
Please submit your CV via this advert or contact Sam Roberts at Holt Recruitment on 07485 390939 or email sam.roberts@holtautomotive.co.uk
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