Assistant Depot Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in equipment hire is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to oversee operations at a busy depot in Crawley. This hands-on leadership role demands expertise in generator hire, a focus on safety compliance, and a commitment to customer service. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while leading diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the equipment hire or power generation sector.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and industry compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise depot functions including Generator and Electrical PDI Teams.
• Act as escalation point for high-profile customer enquiries.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Commercial understanding

Customer service

Tools

Rental management systems/software

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Depot Manager

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Assistant Depot Manager to support the day-to-day operations of a busy hire depot in the South East. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in equipment or generator hire who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Supervise and support key depot functions, including:
• Generator PDI Team
• Electrical PDI Team
• Transport & Logistics Team
• Oversee the complete generator hire process, ensuring efficient and timely service delivery
• Liaise with the Asset Management team to maintain optimal stock and fleet availability

Customer Service & Relationship Management

• Act as the escalation point for high-profile or complex customer enquiries
• Support and mentor Rental Controllers to uphold excellent service standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and internal stakeholders

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all equipment meets relevant safety, compliance, and company standards
• Oversee depot health and safety procedures, promoting a culture of safety and accountability
• Maintain high standards across the site, ensuring it reflects company values

Reporting & Analysis

• Provide regular performance updates and operational reports to the Depot Manager
• Use data to drive performance improvements and process optimisation
• Monitor customer satisfaction and team performance metrics

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the equipment hire or power generation sector
• Strong commercial understanding of generator or plant hire operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including drivers, engineers, internal sales, and administrators
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in rental management systems/software
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and industry compliance standards