Depot Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee operations and drive revenue through equipment hires. This role requires strong commercial acumen and leadership abilities. The successful candidate must have experience in depot or sales management, preferably within the plant hire or construction sectors. Benefits include a competitive salary, company bonus scheme, and 33 days of holiday including bank holidays.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company vehicle

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in depot management or sales management role.
• Strong background in revenue generation.
• Commercially minded with budget management experience.
• Knowledge of plant hire or pump hire industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the depot.
• Drive revenue growth through hire activity and sales development.
• Manage and develop depot staff to achieve targets.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Deliver high level of customer service to clients.

Skills

Depot management

Sales management

Field sales experience

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position: Depot Manager

Location: Romford

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
• Full UK driving licence

Depot Manager Salary & Benefits

• Excellent salary
• Company Bonus scheme
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company vehicle
• Pension