Depot Manager

Speedy Hire Plc; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire services provider in Medway is seeking a Depot Manager to oversee depot operations, ensuring high customer service and team performance. The ideal candidate will have a background in hire or engineering, with strong management skills and a customer-focused approach. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role, preferably in the hire or engineering sector.
• Ability to manage performance and safety.
• Understanding of managing profit and loss accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage team performance and safety standards.
• Handle customer issues and maintain satisfaction.
• Oversee depot operations and financial management.

Skills

Team management

Customer-focused approach

Health and Safety knowledge

PC literacy

Industry knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

Role - Depot Manager

Location - Medway

Days of work - Mon - Fri, Times 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week

Flexible hours available this includes job shares/amended hours; we will consider all. We place a high importance on work/life balance at Speedy.

Speedy are 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 looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Depot Manager preferably with a background in hire or engineering to manage our busy depot in Medway.

As a Depot Manager you will ensure that the customer is at the heart of everything we do, you will proactively manage the team, have the independence of running your own depot, drive the business forward and continue to deliver the first class customer service that makes Speedy the best in our sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and ensure high standards of performance and safety.
• Keep a customer-focused approach in all activities.
• Communicate effectively and organise workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety practices at work.
• Understand and work with profit and loss accounts and budgets.
• Take ownership and responsibility for depot operations.
• Adapt to individual and operational change in a diverse and fast-paced organisation.
• Be PC literate with general knowledge of the construction industry and trades including products.
• Experience with the hire process is an advantage.
• Support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.
• Hold a driving licence.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support and counselling for wellbeing, legal and financial matters

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Career progression - Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight to understand routes to progression within the Speedy Group.

Please note Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. If you wish to be considered, please complete the application promptly.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity in all forms, fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.