Depot Manager

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the UK is seeking an organized Depot Manager to oversee strategic and operational aspects of plant and equipment within their Energy Business Unit. The role involves implementing key strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading a team to support major infrastructure projects. Excellent communication and strong leadership skills are essential, with competitive benefits including flexible working and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement with option to buy five days

Flexible and adaptable working

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

Option to participate in share-save scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management role within the plant and equipment sector.
• Ability to work with various suppliers and manage relationships effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to manage Plant Coordinators and Yard Operatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and own the national Plant & Equipment Strategy.
• Forecast plant and equipment needs across multiple projects.
• Manage key supplier relationships and improve standards in OHL Compounds.

Skills

Strong knowledge and understanding of OHL plant and equipment

Proven ability to forecast and balance plant/equipment usage across projects

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Clear understanding of 'what good looks like' in OHL compound operations

Experience in line management and team leadership

Strategic mindset with operational delivery capability

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Depot Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of plant and equipment across our Energy Business Unit. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of major infrastructure schemes through effective forecasting, supplier management, and compound excellence.

You will be responsible for implementing and owning the national Plant & Equipment Strategy, managing key supplier relationships, and leading a team of Plant Coordinators and Yard Operatives. This is a hands‑on leadership role with national impact, supporting high‑value frameworks such as National Grid and SPT.

What you'll be doing:

• Own and implement the national Plant & Equipment Strategy.
• Maintain and manage the master plant and equipment rates schedule.
• Forecast plant and equipment needs across multiple projects and regions.
• Ensure timely CAPEX investment planning to support scheme delivery.
• Manage key supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
• Line manage Plant Coordinators and Yard Operatives.
• Drive high standards and continuous improvement in OHL Compounds.

Key skills and experience:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of OHL plant and equipment.
• Proven ability to forecast and balance plant/equipment usage across projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Clear understanding of "what good looks like" in OHL compound operations.
• Experience in line management and team leadership.
• Strategic mindset with operational delivery capability.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

About our Energy business unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators. Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.