Depot Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus scheme

Company vehicle

33 Days holiday inclusive of bank-hols

Pension

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment in Leiston, Suffolk is seeking a Depot Manager to lead daily depot operations, drive revenue through equipment hires and deliver exceptional customer service.

You will manage staff, ensure equipment maintenance, oversee stock and health & safety, and build strong customer relationships. Experience in plant or pump hire and a UK driving licence are preferred, with training provided. This is a hands-on leadership role with a competitive salary and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a depot or sales leadership role.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets and targets.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Commutable to Leiston and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day depot operations.
• Drive revenue growth through hire activity and customer relationships.
• Lead, coach and develop depot staff to meet targets.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and available for hire.
• Oversee logistics, stock control and health & safety compliance.
• Deliver high levels of customer service to repeat and new clients.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Job description

Position: Depot ManagerLocation: Leiston, SuffolkSalary: Circa £55,000 + Bonus & VehicleDepot 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 Leiston, Suffolk
• Full UK driving licence

Depot Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £55,000
• Company Bonus scheme
• 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company vehicle
• Pension

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