Depot Manager

Vp plc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of temporary access solutions in the UK is seeking a Depot Manager in Swindon. This pivotal role focuses on maintaining depot profitability, managing quality systems, and ensuring health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate has strong people management skills and a solid understanding of financial performance. We offer competitive salaries alongside generous benefits, fostering career development and team excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Recommend a friend scheme

Learning & Development programs

Cycling to work scheme

Long service recognition

My Vp discounts on brands

HP product discounts

EE mobile contract discounts

Gym discounts

Health Shield discounts on healthcare plans

24/7 accident helpline membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing teams effectively.
• Ability to adapt communication style to meet audience needs.
• Experience in developing team members and providing constructive feedback.
• Understanding financial performance, especially profit and loss.

Responsibilities

• Maintain profitability and manage costs at the depot.
• Oversee quality systems and manage customer queries.
• Manage stock and ensure depot security.
• Produce reports on depot performance.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

People management

Effective communication

Data analysis

IT literacy

Financial understanding

Team development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working closely with the Depot Team and Operations Manager, the Depot Manager will ensure efficient operating procedures, maintain a high level of customer service whilst operating within company policy and meeting the overall objectives of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining profitability within the depot, and having an awareness of cost control at all times.
• Management of our Quality Systems, driving reductions in customer's queries and complaints.
• Asset Management by maintaining constant control over stock and assets within the depot, as well as ensuring that the depot is secure at all times.
• Managing the team on a day to day basis, being responsible for depot recruitment, employee performance, training and other employee relations.
• Producing weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensuring the Health and Safety of the depot premises, the equipment and the team are maintained to a high standard and compliant with HSE legislation at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record of people management, by adapting their personal style to develop relationships with colleagues. Adapts form and presentation of information to meet needs of the audience. Can design and deliver effective presentations. Identifies and maintains regular contact with individuals who depend on or who influence own work.
• Develops their team and others around them by implementing development plans for members of their team. Seeks and gives constructive feedback. Provides support for individuals when putting learning into practice. Regularly reviews progress on development.
• Able to provide a clear direction for their team by using knowledge of individuals' strengths interests and development needs to delegate tasks.
• Able to demonstrate clear communication both verbally and written.
• Track record of gathering and analysing information that is relevant to depot operations.
• Understanding/Interpreting financial information, specifically having a working understanding of profit and loss accounts and how that shows the performance of the business. Good numeracy and literacy is essential.
• Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decisions to others, when appropriate.
• Have a basic skill of IT literacy. Be able to navigate and use Microsoft Excel to produce reports and analysis data.
• Have the fundamental technical knowledge within the industry to perform the role successfully.
• Manage resources effectively - Briefs others of expectations and their responsibilities. Informs other departments of commitments. Agrees changes to plans. Will also come up with solutions to overcome particular obstacles.
• A flexible can do' attitude, remaining calm under pressure and acting as a role model for the rest of the team.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little Bit About Us

TPA Portable Roadways is a leading supplier of customized temporary access solutions in Europe. We specialise in providing versatile access equipment for various industries while prioritising health and safety.

At TPA, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, drawing from our industry expertise in handling complex projects. Our versatile equipment is designed to adapt to diverse environments, ensuring seamless access across different terrains. Safety is our utmost priority, and we adhere to stringent standards to provide a secure working environment.

We have established long-term partnerships with industry leaders, highlighting our reliability and commitment to excellence. With an innovative approach, we transform ambitious ideas into practical realities, delivering exceptional temporary access solutions.

Join our dynamic team at TPA and be part of our success in providing outstanding services. Explore exciting career opportunities today and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional temporary access solutions to our valued clients.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.