Depot Manager

Kevin Edward; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kevin Edward is recruiting an exceptional Depot Manager for a busy telehandler plant hire depot near Bedford. You will lead from the front, own day-to-day operations, and drive performance across a 22-strong team while safeguarding safety and service standards.

Reporting to the National Operations Manager, you’ll oversee multi‑million revenue, depot recruitment, transport coordination, and continuous improvement of processes to keep the site running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Previous operations management experience of a similar sized business unit/site.
• Experience of running Plant, Telehandler, Powered Access, Lifting or similar Equipment Rental depot.
• Hands on and strong people manager is a pre-requisite.
• Self-motivation.
• Desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day depot operations and lead from the front.
• Manage a team of 22 and oversee health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate recruitment and transport logistics.
• Drive performance and service delivery at the depot.

Skills

Operations management

People management

Plant equipment depot

Self-motivation

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join a leading Telehandler Plant Hire business. They are looking to recruit an exceptional & proven Depot Manager to run one of their busiest depots, based in Bedfordshire.

The role is an all-encompassing leading from the front role, with full control of the running of the depot day to day, management of a team of 22, multi-million revenue, operations, health and safety, recruitment, and transport. The role reports directly into the National Operations Manager.

Candidate - Depot Manager – Plant Hire:

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following:

• Previous operations management experience of a similar sized business unit/site.


• Experience of running Plant, Telehandler, Powered Access, Lifting or similar Equipment Rental depot.


• Hands on and strong people manager is a pre-requisite.


• Self-motivation.


• Desire to succeed.