Depot Manager

Kevin Edward; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company car

Ownership of depot

Career development

Job summary

Kevin Edward Group is currently seeking a skilled Depot Manager to lead our Yorkshire depot. You will take ownership of day-to-day operations, drive profitability and ensure top-tier customer service while delivering strategic commercial results.

Ideal candidates will have depot or branch leadership experience in equipment rental, with a strong focus on growing the business and leading high-performing teams. This role offers a competitive package including a company car and bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in depot or branch management within equipment rental.
• Strong commercial mindset with P&L responsibility.
• Knowledge of powered access or related rental sectors preferred.
• Proven leadership with ability to build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations, profitability and P&L performance.
• Lead and develop sales, operations and service teams.
• Drive revenue growth through new business and existing customers.
• Ensure safe, compliant operations and high service standards.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to meet business objectives.
• Identify productivity improvements and profitability opportunities.
• Foster a positive and accountable depot culture.

Skills

Depot leadership

P&L management

Sales leadership

Operational excellence

Job description

Salary: Up to £65,000 Basic + Performance Bonus + Company Car

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

I'm currently working in partnership with a leading and well-established powered access hire business that's looking to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Depot Manager to lead its Yorkshire operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Depot Manager who enjoys taking ownership of a business, developing a team and driving commercial performance.

We're looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a good understanding of the equipment rental industry and the energy and enthusiasm to take an already established operation forward.

The Role

As Depot Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the depot, ensuring the business delivers excellent customer service whilst achieving its commercial and operational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full responsibility for depot performance, profitability and P&L management.
• Leading, motivating and developing the depot team across sales, operations and service.
• Driving revenue growth through new business opportunities and existing customer relationships.
• Ensuring the depot operates efficiently, safely and to the highest standards.
• Working closely with the regional and senior leadership teams to deliver business objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, customer service and profitability.
• Creating a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.

About You

Ideally, you'll already be working in a Depot Manager, Branch Manager or similar leadership position within the powered access or wider equipment rental industry.

You'll need to be commercially astute, comfortable managing a P&L and capable of balancing operational excellence with a genuine focus on growing the business.

Experience within powered access would be particularly attractive, although applications from strong managers within plant hire, tool hire or specialist equipment rental will also be considered.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with drive, personality and the ability to lead from the front.

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary up to £65,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Company car.
• Opportunity to take ownership of an established depot.
• Long-term career development within a respected equipment rental business.

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