Job Description
Location: Russell Gardens, Wickford
Join the Leading Force in Modular Buildings and Site Accommodation: Become a Depot Manager at Wernick Hire! For 90 years, Wernick Hire, a proud member of the Wernick Group, has been at the forefront of providing top‑notch permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation across the UK. With a rich history of growth and a recent profit doubling in just five years, our success is attributed to exceptional quality and dedicated staff who bring enthusiasm, vision, and a genuine can‑do spirit to everything they do.
Are you ready to lead and make a difference? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Depot Manager to take charge of our Hire Depot operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the depot runs smoothly, uphold the highest Health and Safety standards, and drive our profitability to new heights.
Your Role
* Lead with Excellence: Oversee depot operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
* Champion Safety: Uphold rigorous Health and Safety standards to protect our team and operations.
* Drive Success: Manage depot performance to achieve operational and financial success.
If you’re passionate about leading a dedicated team and thriving in a high‑impact role, we want to hear from you!
Our Ideal Candidate
* Experienced in portable accommodation (preferable) in a depot manager role or assistant depot manager role seeking the next move.
* Operational experience with knowledge of P & L and managing costs and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
* Promote and expand: Actively promote Wernick Hire and source new enquiries to grow our business.
* Responsive communication: Respond promptly to all enquiries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Accurate costing: Provide precise and profitable costing for all enquiries.
* Detailed surveys: Conduct thorough site surveys and produce clear, accurate sketch drawings when needed.
* Contract management: Coordinate and manage hire contracts from order receipt to handover, including overseeing the hire period.
* Progress monitoring: Keep a close eye on work in progress to ensure timely completion of orders.
* Team development: Enhance the knowledge and skills of hire employees through effective training and mentorship.
* Health and safety compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Financial oversight: Take overall responsibility for the depot's P & L, cost management, and profitability.
* Staff management: Oversee yard and office staff, handle basic HR functions, and record sickness/absence in conjunction with the HR department.
* Comprehensive knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of each job function within the depot.
* System understanding: Be proficient in using the MCS RM/CRM system.
* Quality management: Ensure awareness and compliance with the QMS system.
* Asset management: Oversee asset management and ensure accurate recording of assets.
* Training and development: Attend and pass the IOSH course and participate in Team Academy leadership and sales training.
* Calm under pressure: Remain composed in a busy, high‑pressure office environment, making decisions independently.
* Workload management: Plan workload effectively, multitask, and delegate tasks evenly among the depot team.
* Effective communication: Communicate at all levels and take ownership of issues, providing solutions or suggestions for resolution.
* KPI management: Ensure depot KPIs are met or exceeded.
* Customer service compliance: Adhere to customer Service Level Agreements.
Who We Are Looking For
* Strong communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Project management skills
* Leadership and team development
* Health and safety awareness
* Financial acumen
* Human resources management
* Operational knowledge
* Asset management
* Training and professional development
* Calm under pressure
* Effective workload management
* Problem‑solving abilities
* Performance and KPI management
* Customer service orientation
What You Will Get In Return
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme
* Hybrid company car and fuel cards
* Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
* Option to buy extra holidays
* Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
* Christmas shutdown
* Early finish on Fridays
* Group pension
* Annual salary review each January
* Life assurance of 2x annual salary
* Personal accident insurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee assistance programme
* Training and progression opportunities
* Family‑run and well‑established, secure company (trading 90 years)
* Open door policy
* Employee referral scheme
* Benefits scheme (discounted retailers)
* Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers
* Direct communication with the MD/CEO through staff satisfaction surveys
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Required Criteria
* Excellent leadership skills
* Strong communication skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Health and safety awareness and implementation
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Depot manager or assistant depot manager experience ideally in portable accommodation, modular buildings or plant hire
* Knowledge of P & L and management of costs and budgets
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desired Criteria
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Closing Date
Wednesday 11th March, 2026
Contract Type
Fulltime
Salary
Based on Experience
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