Depot Controller – Southampton
Date posted: 26 September 2025
Job Title: Depot Controller – Powered Access Hire
Location: Southampton Depot
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic
Start Date: Position available from November 2025
Smart Platforms is seeking a proactive and organised Depot Controller to join our Southampton depot. This is a key role, ensuring the hire desk and depot operations run smoothly while delivering excellent service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage hire desk bookings, scheduling, and day-to-day coordination.
· Be the first point of contact for customers, providing excellent service.
· Work with drivers, operators, and engineers to ensure efficient operations.
· Assist with depot reporting, admin, and compliance requirements.
· Support the Depot Manager in meeting performance targets.
Requirements
· Experience in a hire desk, depot, or plant hire role (advantageous but not essential).
· Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
· Excellent communication and customer service ability.
· Proficient with IT systems and administrative processes.
· Able to work well in a team and under pressure.
Benefits
· £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary (depending on experience).
· Company pension scheme.
· 22 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (rising with service).
· Eye care vouchers.
· Free onsite parking.
· Birthday off after 5 years' service.
· Further benefits discussed at interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person – Southampton Depot
To apply or for more information, contact us at:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person