Depot Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Pension

33 Days holiday incl. bank holidays

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Cullompton is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee daily depot operations and drive revenue through equipment hires and strong customer service. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and ensure high standards of equipment availability and safety compliance.

The role requires proven depot or sales leadership, a commercial mindset, and a full UK driving licence. A company vehicle is included with a competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a depot management, sales management or similar leadership role.
• Strong background in field sales or revenue generation.
• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets and targets.
• Knowledge of plant hire, pump hire or related industries preferred.
• Experience within construction or water infrastructure sectors advantageous.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Based within a commutable distance of Cullompton, Exeter.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the depot.
• Driving revenue growth through hire activity, sales development and customer relationships.
• Managing, motivating and developing depot staff to achieve operational and sales targets.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard and available for hire.
• Overseeing logistics, stock control and compliance with health & safety standards.
• Delivering a high level of customer service to both repeat and new clients.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales leadership

Budget management

Team development

Customer service excellence

Job description

Position: Depot Manager

Location: Cullompton, Exeter

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Depot Manager required for a well-established specialist supplier of hydraulic and electric submersible pumps. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing depot operations, driving revenue through equipment hires and ensuring excellent customer service standards. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with hands-on operational management and team leadership. Previous experience within plant or pump hire, construction, or water infrastructure sectors would be highly advantageous, though full product training will be provided.

Depot Manager Job Overview

• Full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the depot
• Driving revenue growth through hire activity, sales development and customer relationships
• Managing, motivating and developing depot staff to achieve operational and sales targets
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard and available for hire
• Overseeing logistics, stock control and compliance with health & safety standards
• Delivering a high level of customer service to both repeat and new clients

Depot Manager Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a depot management, sales management or similar leadership role
• Strong background in field sales or revenue generation
• Commercially minded with experience managing budgets and targets
• Knowledge of plant hire, pump hire or related industries preferred
• Experience within construction or water infrastructure sectors advantageous
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Based within a commutable distance of Cullompton, Exeter
• Full UK driving licence

Depot Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary £50,000 - £55,000
• Company Bonus scheme
• 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company vehicle
• Pension