Depot Manager

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established power generation firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to oversee daily operations. The candidate will lead a team, manage logistics, ensure compliance, and drive commercial success. Ideal applicants will have a strong technical background in diesel generators, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive customer-focused approach. This role offers competitive salary, company benefits, and long-term career progression within a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company benefits package

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Depot Manager, Workshop Manager or Operations Manager.
• Strong background in power generation and diesel generators.
• Confident understanding of generator servicing, fault finding, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall depot operation including service, maintenance, and dispatch.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and depot staff.
• Ensure generators are prepped, tested and ready for hire.

Skills

Depot Management

Leadership

Technical understanding of diesel generators

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Job description

Depot Manager - Power Generation (Generators) 📍 Bristol | ⏰ Full-time | 💼 Permanent

We are working with a well-established and growing business within the power generation / generator hire sector, who are now looking to appoint an experienced Depot Manager to lead their operation in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands‑on leader with a strong technical background in diesel generators and power solutions, who can drive performance across the depot, workshop, logistics, and customer service functions.

The Role

As Depot Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the depot, ensuring smooth operations, high standards of service, and efficient delivery of power equipment to customers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the overall depot operation including service, maintenance, and dispatch
• Leading and developing a team of engineers and depot staff
• Ensuring generators are prepped, tested, serviced and ready for hire
• Coordinating transport/logistics and delivery schedules
• Maintaining compliance with H&S, quality standards and company procedures
• Managing stock, equipment control, and depot organisation
• Supporting customers with technical queries and operational planning
• Driving depot performance, productivity, and commercial results

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Depot Manager / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager
• A strong background in power generation / diesel generators
• Confident technical understanding of:
• generator servicing & fault finding
• control panels / load testing
• diesel engines and associated power systems
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisation, planning, and problem-solving ability
• A proactive and customer-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company benefits package
• Long‑term career progression within a stable and expanding business
• A key leadership role within a respected power generation operation

📩 If you're an experienced Depot Manager with a strong generator background and you're open to a new opportunity in Bristol, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation