Job Description
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
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