Overview
Location: 2 Elba St
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 provided top-notch permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation across the UK. With a history of growth and recent profit doubling in five years, our success comes from the exceptional quality and dedication of our workforce—people who bring enthusiasm, vision, and a genuine can-do spirit to everything they do.
Are you ready to lead and make a difference?
Due to retirement, we’re looking for a dynamic Depot Manager Designate to learn everything about our Hire Depot operations. In this role, you’ll work with an experienced General Manager to ensure the depot runs smoothly, uphold the highest Health and Safety standards, and drive profitability.
After approximately 12 months working with our experienced team, you would take on the role of Depot Manager.
Your Role
* Lead with Excellence: Learn to oversee depot operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
* Champion Safety: Uphold rigorous Health and Safety standards to protect our team and operations.
* Drive Success: Learn to manage depot performance to achieve operational and financial success.
If you’re passionate about learning to lead a dedicated team and want to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
Our Ideal Candidate
* Experience: Some previous management experience, ideally within the same industry; the Hire industry in construction would also be considered.
* Sales Acumen: Ability to learn to drive growth and performance.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities in the Depot Manager role (after approximately 12 months)
* 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 your 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
* Sales and Business Development Skills (Essential)
* Strong Communication Skills (Essential)
* Attention to Detail (Essential)
* Project Management Skills (Desirable)
* Leadership and Team Development (some previous experience of leading a team)
* Health and Safety Awareness (Essential)
* Financial Awareness – (you will be learning all aspects of the P&L)
* Human Resources Management (Desirable)
* Operational Knowledge (Essential)
* Asset Management (Desirable)
* Training and Professional Development (Essential)
* Calm Under Pressure (Essential)
* Effective Workload Management (Essential)
* Problem-Solving Abilities (Essential)
* Performance and KPI Management (Desirable)
* Customer Service Excellence (Essential)
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
* Outreach Day - ability to volunteer with a charity for 1 day a year
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.
Please note: this vacancy is subject to close sooner than the stated closing date subject to application numbers.
Closing
Closing Date: Friday 13th February, 2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Based on Experience
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