Overview
Lead with Excellence. We are seeking an experienced Depot Manager who is a natural leader with strong operational and commercial awareness to run our Aldrigde Depot. As Depot Manager, you will take full responsibility for the smooth and profitable running of the depot. You will oversee operations, manage the team, maintain the highest health and safety standards, and ensure every customer receives exceptional service. We are looking for someone who leads with confidence, communicates clearly and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the depot to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently
* Lead, motivate and develop depot staff, creating a positive and productive working environment
* Ensure the depot maintains the highest professional standards as a key location where customers regularly visit
* Hold full P&L responsibility for depot performance
* Support sales growth alongside Regional Sales and Major Account Managers
* Ensure enquiries are responded to promptly and costed accurately and profitably
* Manage hire contracts from initial enquiry through to delivery, hire period and off-hire
* Conduct site surveys and produce sketch drawings where required
* Coordinate deliveries, installations and contractor activity to ensure projects run smoothly
* Ensure fleet preparation, inspections and servicing are completed on time
* Monitor depot activity to ensure equipment availability and efficient turnaround
* Ensure materials purchased are cost effective and fit for purpose
* Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance
* Lead by example in promoting safe working practices across the depot
Qualifications
* Experience in depot management within the Hire industry, ideally power generation
* Strong commercial awareness and financial responsibility
* Excellent leadership and people management skills
* A proactive approach with strong organisational ability
* The confidence to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally
* A strong commitment to health and safety standards
* Must be calm, measured and resilient, allowing the ability to cope in high stress situations
* Communication both internally and externally must be exemplary, and a strong self awareness with the ability to adapt to changing situations
* Must have a positive attitude, lead by example and ensure this is reciprocated within the team
* Ability to performance manage the team and deal with sensitive situations swiftly and effectively whilst being empathetic
* H&S is paramount and must be able to command authority in this area
* Tidy desk policy across the depot
* Thrives under pressure
* Displays an organised approach to workload and distribution of tasks through delegation (engineering and admin team)
Company & Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Company car and fuel cards
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
* Christmas Shutdown
* Early finish Friday
* Group pension scheme
* Annual Salary review - takes place each January
* Long service awards
* Employee of the Month awards
* Customer service awards
* Life Assurance
* Personal Accident Insurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family run and well established, secure company
* Open door policy
* Employee Referral scheme
* Benefits scheme (discounted retailers and services)
* Corporate Eyecare Scheme
* Ideas portal and awards for implemented suggestions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Annual paid volunteering day
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