Depot Manager

SIXT UK; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility service provider in Tewkesbury seeks a hands-on Depot Manager to lead the launch of their new Midlands branch. Responsibilities include managing a diverse team, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in management, a passion for service, and strong communication skills. Salary between £33,500 - £37,000 plus benefits including a bonus and annual leave.

Benefits

Salary £33,500 - £37,000 plus bonus

Employer Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Up to 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Car

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced management role, ideally within the hire or transport industry.
• A passion for exceptional customer service and team development.
• The ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of Hire Coordinators, Vehicle Valeters, Van Liners, Mechanics, and Drivers.
• Driving a service-first culture with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Developing strategies to boost efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service focus

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Prohire

Job description

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Join SIXT and Lead the Launch of Our New Midlands Branch!

As SIXT Van & Truck continues to grow and expand across the UK, we're thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Midlands branch — and we're looking for a collaborative, focused, and hands-on Depot Manager to lead the charge.

This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a branch from day one — managing operations, motivating a diverse team, and playing a key role in delivering outstanding service to our growing customer base. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow your career with a global mobility leader, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing – Your Day-to-Day:

• Leading and supporting a team of Hire Coordinators, Vehicle Valeters, Van Liners, Mechanics, and Drivers
• Allocating and monitoring daily workloads across hire desk, drivers, and workshop
• Reviewing customer and vehicle reports, taking action where needed to ensure smooth, efficient operations
• Driving a service-first culture with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Ensuring full compliance with company Health & Safety policies
• Attending and contributing to weekly stakeholder meetings
• Developing and implementing strategies to boost efficiency and profitability
• Acting as the face of the branch, building lasting customer and stakeholder relationships

Job Description

Join SIXT and Lead the Launch of Our New Midlands Branch!

As SIXT Van & Truck continues to grow and expand across the UK, we're thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Midlands branch — and we're looking for a collaborative, focused, and hands-on Depot Manager to lead the charge.

This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a branch from day one — managing operations, motivating a diverse team, and playing a key role in delivering outstanding service to our growing customer base. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow your career with a global mobility leader, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing – Your Day-to-Day:

• Leading and supporting a team of Hire Coordinators, Vehicle Valeters, Van Liners, Mechanics, and Drivers
• Allocating and monitoring daily workloads across hire desk, drivers, and workshop
• Reviewing customer and vehicle reports, taking action where needed to ensure smooth, efficient operations
• Driving a service-first culture with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Ensuring full compliance with company Health & Safety policies
• Attending and contributing to weekly stakeholder meetings
• Developing and implementing strategies to boost efficiency and profitability
• Acting as the face of the branch, building lasting customer and stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced management role, ideally within the hire or transport industry
• A passion for exceptional customer service and team development
• The ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build solid relationships at all levels
• Attention to detail and a hands-on leadership style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word essential)
• Experience with Prohire is a big plus

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Salary £33,500 - £37,000 plus bonus
• Employer Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Company Car

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!