Overview
Reference
0000038216 Salary
£40,000 - £50,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- Scotland -- Strathclyde -- North Lanarkshire -- Harthill Job Type
Permanent Posted
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Depot Manager – Hire & Construction Services
Location: Harthill, North Lanarkshire
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (OTE: £58,000 - £72,500 PA)
Bonus: Up to 45% of Annual Salary
Benefits: Company Car + Fuel Card
Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–17:00
Job Type: Permanent
A leading national hire business is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its Trenching & Shoring depot in Manchester. This is a key management role suited to leaders from plant hire, equipment rental or the construction industry who can deliver operational excellence, strong customer service and commercial growth.
What’s on Offer:
1. Annual bonus up to 45% of salary (£58,000 - £72,500 per annum overall)
2. Company car + fuel card
3. 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
4. Salary sacrifice scheme for additional leave
5. Clear progression routes into senior & regional management
6. Full training & ongoing professional development
7. Full training on equipment and industry relations to Trenching and Shoring
Requirements:
8. Experience managing a depot, branch or operational team within plant hire, tool hire, equipment rental or construction
9. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop staff
10. Commercially aware with proven experience managing budgets, KPIs and full P&L
11. Excellent customer service and relationship‑building abilities
12. Good knowledge of Health & Safety and operational compliance
13. Highly organised, proactive and confident decision‑maker
14. Full UK Driving Licence
Key Responsibilities:
15. Oversee all day‑to‑day operations of the Manchester depot
16. Lead, support and develop the team to maintain a strong, positive culture ranging from engineers to customers.
17. Achieve revenue, profit and KPI targets through effective management and planning
18. Manage P&L, budgeting, cost control and asset utilisation
19. Build strong relationships with regional and national customers
20. Oversee HR responsibilities including reviews, development plans and performance management
21. Implement action plans to improve service, resolve issues and support depot growth