Depot Manager

Lloyds British Group Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Depot Manager for its West London depot. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, managing a team, and handling the depot's operational complexities. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in hire, engineering, and relevant managerial experience, with a focus on health and safety compliance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across Speedy

Training and career progression opportunities

Green Commute Initiative

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team.
• Understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety practices.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and trades.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction and proactively manage the team.
• Drive the business forward and deliver first-class customer service.
• Operate independently and manage profit and loss accounts.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

PC literacy

Adaptability

Job description

Flexible hours available, including job shares and amended hours; we will consider all options. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!

Role: Depot Manager

Location: West London

Days of work: Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services – everything for every job!

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Depot Manager, preferably with a background in hire or engineering, to manage our busy depot in West London.

As a Depot Manager, you will ensure customer satisfaction, proactively manage the team, operate independently, drive the business forward, and deliver first-class customer service that makes Speedy the best in our sector.

What you’ll need:

• Experience managing a team
• Customer-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure to strict deadlines
• Understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety practices
• Ability to work with profit and loss accounts and budgets
• Ownership and responsibility-taking capability
• Adaptability to change in a fast-paced environment
• PC literacy
• Knowledge of the construction industry and trades, including products
• Previous experience in the hire process (advantageous)
• Support for ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver
• Driving license

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across Speedy
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• My Staff Shop discounts
• Green Commute Initiative for cycling
• PAM Employee Assistance Program

Speedy operates a leading Work Life Balance initiative, supporting flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours, and job shares.

We provide a Career Line of Sight to help you understand growth opportunities within Speedy.

Note: We reserve the right to close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend applying promptly.

Some roles may require DBS, Credit, or Security Clearance checks. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. Proof of right to work in the UK is required at employment start.

For our ESG policies, visit: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance