Depot Manager

PATH Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus uncapped

Company car provided

Company pension scheme

Annual leave increase over time served

Job summary

A leading equipment hire business near Ipswich is seeking a Depot Manager to lead operations and a skilled team. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring customer service excellence, and achieving depot performance targets. Ideal candidates will have a background in plant or tool hire and strong leadership skills. Join a supportive company that values career development and offers benefits including an uncapped bonus and car.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant hire, tool hire, or equipment rental.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate staff and demonstrate commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a busy hire depot.
• Lead and mentor a team of hire controllers, drivers, and fitters.
• Grow customer accounts and maintain depot performance.

Job description

Overview

Depot Manager role at PATH Recruitment Ltd. Lead a flagship depot near Ipswich with responsibility for operations, performance, and a skilled team.

Base pay range

Salary: £40k-£45k (actual pay based on skills and experience).

About Us

Join a leading equipment hire business with a strong national presence and impressive growth record. This is your chance to take charge as a depot manager, driving performance and leading a talented team within a supportive, forward-thinking company that values career development and rewards success.

• Company bonus uncapped
• Company car provided
• Company pension scheme
• Annual leave increase over time served

About the Role

As Depot Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of a busy hire depot near Ipswich. You\'ll lead a team of hire controllers, drivers, and fitters, ensuring exceptional customer service, strong health and safety compliance, and efficient asset management. A key part of your role will be to grow customer accounts, increase turnover, and maintain the depot\'s status as a leading site in the network. You will manage profit and loss, mentor staff, and build a motivated team that consistently exceeds expectations.

About You

To succeed as a Depot Manager, you\'ll bring proven experience in plant hire, tool hire, or equipment rental. You\'ll be confident managing a team, commercially aware, and able to demonstrate success in growing depot performance. Strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to motivate staff are essential. You might have previously worked as a Branch Manager, Hire Depot Manager, Plant Hire Manager, Depot Manager Tool Hire Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Assistant Manager, Depot Operations Manager, Rental Manager, or Regional Depot Manager.

Next Steps

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today to become our next Depot Manager near Ipswich.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Civil Engineering, Construction, and Commercial and Industrial Equipment Rental