Autonomous Depot Manager — Hire, Service & Logistics

RecruitedUK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitedUK is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to take ownership of a busy Leeds depot within a leading independent provider of technical services to the construction sector. The role is hands-on and demands a proactive leader who can drive daily performance while maintaining high service standards.

You will oversee hire, service, logistics and warehouse operations, manage a skilled team, build strong supplier and customer relationships, and implement process improvements to boost

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Depot Management, Branch Management or Operations Management.
• Experience within plant hire, tool hire, equipment hire, construction or a similar industry is desirable.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good IT and systems literacy.
• Strong organisational and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment.
• Flexible, proactive and hands‑on approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the depot.
• Leading, motivating and managing the depot team.
• Ensuring customer enquiries are dealt with promptly and professionally.
• Managing customer contracts and ensuring systems are accurate and up to date.
• Ensuring depot procedures, policies and systems are consistently followed.
• Coordinating effectively with Sales, Logistics, Accounts and Procurement.
• Planning efficient driver routes and daily logistics.
• Maintaining company vehicles and fleet standards.
• Ensuring staff are appropriately trained, compliant and professionally presented.
• Managing staffing levels, holidays and uniforms.
• Producing reports in line with company requirements.
• Supporting customers and the wider business when required.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot.
• Driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

Depot Management

Branch Management

Operations Management

People Management

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

IT & Systems Literacy

Numeracy

Driving Licence

Job description

RecruitedUK is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to take ownership of a busy Leeds depot within a leading independent provider of technical services to the construction sector. The role is hands-on and demands a proactive leader who can drive daily performance while maintaining high service standards.

You will oversee hire, service, logistics and warehouse operations, manage a skilled team, build strong supplier and customer relationships, and implement process improvements to boost