Depot Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Garswood; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Depot Manager to lead the launch of a new depot in Haydock. This role involves overseeing all depot operations, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in a similar operational environment. A competitive salary of £55,000-£70,000 plus bonus is offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a depot, branch, or operational centre.
• Strong leadership skills to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Commercially astute with budget and KPI management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficient and profitable running of the depot.
• Oversee the launch and setup of the new depot.
• Manage recruitment and team development.

Skills

Managing a depot

People leadership

Budget management

Health & Safety compliance

Strong communication

Job description

Depot Manager - Brand New Site Launch (Haydock)

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Company Benefits

Location: Haydock

NEOS Engineering are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Depot Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operations of a brand-new depot in Haydock. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader to take full ownership of a new site, shape its culture, and drive its success from day one.

Our client is a well-established, growing business within the engineering and industrial sector, now expanding with a new state-of-the-art depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for all depot operations, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable running of the site.
• Oversee the launch and setup of a brand-new depot, including establishing processes, structure and operational standards.
• Recruit, lead and develop a high‑performing team across operations, engineering, logistics and administration.
• Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Manage budgets, P&L, resource planning, stock levels and KPI reporting.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and strong client relationships.
• Work closely with senior management to deliver on strategic goals and growth targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience managing a depot, branch, or operational centre (Plant Hire, Transport, Distribution, Engineering or similar).
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate and develop high‑performing teams.
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance.
• Hands‑on, proactive leader comfortable in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and customer service capability.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety compliance and operational standards.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand‑new flagship depot.
• Competitive salary of £55,000-£70,000+ bonus + benefits.
• Join a growing, forward‑thinking organisation during an exciting expansion phase.
• Autonomy to build a high‑performing team and create a strong operational culture.