Depot Manager

Ganymede Solutions; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety solutions provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee the operation of rope access and safety equipment. You will ensure that all equipment is compliant and ready for use while leading a team to drive operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience managing safety equipment and compliance standards. This role offers a competitive salary along with 25 days of holidays plus bank holidays, and has a hybrid working model with depot-based responsibilities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in managing rope access and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of compliance standards such as IRATA, LOLER & PUWER.
• Strong leadership and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot operations to ensure equipment integrity and safety.
• Manage inspection and maintenance of safety equipment.
• Oversee storage, asset allocation, and vehicle coordination.

Job description

Depot Manager – Rope Access | Mossley, Greater Manchester Location: Mossley, Greater Manchester Salary: £45,000–£55,000 + benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays Hybrid Working: Depot-based with occasional flexibility Ready to take charge of the kit that keeps teams safe at height? We’re partnering with our client, a longstanding leader in rope access and work-at-height engineering across rail, construction and infrastructure. With huge demand for safe, compliant, specialist access solutions, we’re seeking a hands‑on Rope Access Equipment, Tools & Plant Manager to drive operational excellence from the depot floor. This role is the operational heartbeat of the business, making sure front‑line teams are equipped, compliant and ready to deliver. And those who want it, there’s scope to expand your horizons — whether that’s stepping onto live project sites, growing into wider operational responsibility or progressing towards leadership. Prefer to stay depot-focused? That’s fine too — the role works either way.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll lead depot operations to guarantee equipment integrity, safety and readiness by:

• Managing, inspecting and maintaining rope access, lifting & safety equipment (IRATA, LOLER & PUWER compliant)
• Overseeing goods-in/out, storage, asset allocation & vehicle coordination
• Preparing and issuing ...