Aberdeen Depot Manager

Jarvie Plant Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sick pay

Extra holidays

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Life assurance & pension

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Jarvie Plant Ltd in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to oversee operations across Aberdeen and Nairn. You will lead and develop depot teams, drive performance, and ensure outstanding customer service while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement across two locations. A competitive package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience in plant hire, construction, logistics, engineering, or related operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop depot teams across Aberdeen and Nairn, driving engagement, accountability and high performance.
• Oversee depot operations, ensuring efficiency, cost control and compliance with standards.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring service delivery meets expectations.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, identify opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Promote Jarvie Plant's values and safety culture across both depots.
• Support succession planning, talent development and regional growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver regional and company objectives.

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Jarvie Plant!

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Aberdeen Depot Manager to oversee operations across our Aberdeen and Nairn Depots.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership position, driving operational excellence, developing high performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding customer service across multiple locations. Your contribution will play a key role in supporting business growth, operational efficiency, and the continued success of Jarvie Plant.

How This Role Supports The Delivery Of Hire Solutions

Our Depot Managers play a vital role in ensuring our depots operate safely, efficiently, and profitably. By leading teams, driving performance, and implementing improvements, this role helps deliver the high quality service and dependable hire solutions our customers expect from Jarvie Plant.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and developing depot teams across Aberdeen and Nairn, driving engagement, accountability, and high performance.
• Overseeing all depot operations, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring service delivery consistently meets expectations.
• Monitoring operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve productivity and profitability.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Promoting and embedding Jarvie Plant's values and safety culture across both depot locations.
• Supporting succession planning, talent development, and employee growth within the region.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to deliver regional and company objectives.

What Makes You a Good Fit For This Role

We'd love to see the following skills and experience from our applicants:

• Previous leadership or management experience within plant hire, construction, logistics, engineering, or a related operational environment.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational performance and profitability.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering results.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational KPIs.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities across different sites.
• A positive attitude and a desire to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.

Why Work For Jarvie Plant

As a family-owned business, Jarvie Plant is built on core values: Safety Conscious, Collaborative, Dependable, Progressive, and Responsible. In this role, you'll help bring those values to life by leading teams, improving performance, and delivering exceptional service across the region. We're committed to supporting our people as much as we support our customers.

When You Join Jarvie Plant, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive Salary with regular reviews to ensure your compensation stays aligned with industry standards.
• Company Sick Pay, offering peace of mind in times of illness with financial support when you need it most.
• Extra Holidays, with flexible buy/sell options for added flexibility.
• Tailored Learning Opportunities through our dedicated Learning & Development programme.
• Employee Discount Scheme and a wide range of staff perks.
• Life Assurance and a contributory Company Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Supportive Wellbeing Programmes, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and family friendly policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthy, active lifestyle.

Important Information Before You Apply

• We are unable to offer sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and, where relevant, DVLA, credit, or criminal record checks.

Jarvie Plant - where people are, and always will be, our greatest asset!

We're an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

For any questions, please reach out to [e-mail].