Depot Manager Designate

SeeMeHired; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire depot company in Hull is seeking a Depot Manager Designate to oversee depot operations and ensure high standards of health and safety. In this pivotal role, you will manage performance, lead a team, and drive profitability while working closely with experienced management. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and a keen attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a hybrid car, generous holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid company car and fuel cards

Generous holiday allowance

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in the hire industry is ideal.
• Sales skills to drive growth.
• Health and safety awareness is essential.
• Project management skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee depot operations and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Manage depot performance for operational success.
• Lead and develop the depot team.
• Ensure customer service levels are met.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership and team development

Sales acumen

Health and safety awareness

Effective workload management

Job description

About Wernick Hire

For 90 years, Wernick Hire has been at the forefront of providing top‑notch permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation across the UK. With a recent profit doubling in five years, we attribute our success to an exceptional workforce that brings enthusiasm, vision and a genuine can‑do spirit to everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Excellence: Oversee depot operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
• Champion Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards to protect our team and operations.
• Drive Success: Manage depot performance to achieve operational and financial success.
• Promote and Expand: Actively promote Wernick Hire and source new enquiries to grow our business.
• Responsive Communication: Respond promptly to all enquiries, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Accurate Costing: Provide precise and profitable costing for all enquiries.
• Detailed Surveys: Conduct thorough site surveys and produce clear, accurate sketch drawings when needed.
• Contract Management: Coordinate and manage hire contracts from order receipt to handover, including overseeing the hire period.
• Progress Monitoring: Keep a close eye on work in progress to ensure timely completion of orders.
• Team Development: Enhance knowledge and skills of hire employees through effective training and mentorship.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Financial Oversight: Take overall responsibility for the depot's P&L, cost management, and profitability.
• Staff Management: Oversee yard and office staff, handle basic HR functions, and record sickness/absence in conjunction with HR.
• Comprehensive Knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of each job function within the depot.
• System Understanding: Be proficient in using the MCS RM/CRM system.
• Quality Management: Ensure awareness and compliance with the QMS system.
• Asset Management: Oversee asset management and ensure accurate recording of assets.
• Training & Development: Attend and pass the IOSH course and participate in Team Academy leadership and sales training.
• Calm Under Pressure: Remain composed in a busy, high‑pressure office environment, making decisions independently.
• Workload Management: Plan workload effectively, multitask, and delegate tasks evenly among the depot team.
• Effective Communication: Communicate at all levels and take ownership of issues, providing solutions or suggestions for resolution.
• KPI Management: Ensure depot KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Customer Service Compliance: Adhere to customer service level agreements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Some previous man‑management experience, ideally within the same industry; hire industry in construction also considered.
• Sales acumen: Ability to learn to drive growth and performance.
• Strong communication skills (essential).
• Attention to detail (essential).
• Project management skills (desirable).
• Leadership and team development: Some previous experience of leading a team.
• Health and safety awareness (essential).
• Financial awareness – learn all aspects of the P&L.
• Human resources management (desirable).Operational knowledge (essential).
• Asset management (desirable).
• Training and professional development (essential).
• Calm under pressure (essential).
• Effective workload management (essential).
• Problem‑solving abilities (essential).
• Performance and KPI management (desirable).
• Customer service excellence (essential). Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Health and safety awareness and implementation.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Similar experience in the hire industry or looking for your next career move.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid company car and fuel cards
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Early finish on Fridays
• Group pension
• Annual salary review each January
• Life assurance of 2× annual salary
• Personal accident insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family‑run and well‑established, secure company (trading 90 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers)
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers
• Direct communication with the MD/CEO through staff satisfaction surveys
• Outreach Day – ability to volunteer with a charity for 1 day a year

Join Us

Due to retirement, we are on the lookout for a dynamic Depot Manager Designate to learn everything there is to know about our hire depot operations. In this pivotal role, you'll work with an experienced General Manager to ensure the depot runs smoothly, uphold the highest health and safety standards, and drive our profitability to new heights. After approximately 12 months of working with our experienced team, we would expect you to take on the role of Depot Manager.