Depot Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus scheme

33 Days holiday inclusive of bankhols

Company vehicle

Pension

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Cullompton near Exeter is seeking a Depot Manager to lead daily depot operations and drive revenue through equipment hires while delivering excellent customer service.

You will manage and develop the team, ensure equipment is maintained, oversee stock and logistics, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. A full UK driving licence and a commutable distance are required.

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.

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.

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