General Manager / Depot Manager
Location:
Leeds
Salary:
Circa £50,000 + Company Pick-Up
A leading name in the
specialist plant hire sector
is seeking an experienced
General Manager / Depot Manager
to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our Leeds operation.
This is a key leadership role, requiring someone who can balance operational control, safety and compliance, people management, and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee depot operations, ensuring efficiency across logistics and customer service
* Uphold Health & Safety standards, compliance, and manual handling best practice
* Manage tachographs, driver hours, and fleet compliance
* Lead, develop, and support depot staff, handling recruitment, training, and HR issues
* Monitor budgets and costs, driving commercial performance and profitability
* Act as the senior point of contact for operational and customer requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Strong background in depot, plant hire, or logistics management
* Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, and manual handling regulations
* Competence in tachograph management and transport legislation
* Proven HR and team management experience
* Commercial acumen with the ability to deliver results and growth
Package:
* Circa £50,000 annual salary
* Company pick-up vehicle
* Opportunity to lead and shape a successful operation within the plant hire industry
If you are a driven manager with the balance of operational know-how, compliance expertise, and commercial vision, we'd like to hear from you.