Depot Manager - Flexible Hours & Work-Life Balance

Speedy Hire Plc; North Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training,development

My Staff Shop discounts

Green Commute Initiative

EAP

Job summary

Speedy Hire Plc in North Shields is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead our busy depot and drive excellent customer service. You will manage the depot team, oversee daily operations and ensure safe, efficient delivery of hire equipment to our customers.

The role offers flexible hours within a 42-hour week (Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00) and a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and training. A driving licence and knowledge of hire industry are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team.
• Customer focused with a strong service mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate understanding and experience of Health and Safety practices at work.
• Ability to understand and work with profit and loss accounts and budgets.
• Capability to take ownership and responsibility for outcomes.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced organisation.
• PC literate and proficient with standard software.
• General knowledge of the construction industry and trades including products.
• Previous experience in the hire process would be an advantage.
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver.
• Driving licence.

Skills

Team management

Customer focused

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Health and safety experience

P&L/budgets understanding

Ownership & accountability

Adaptability

PC literate

Construction industry knowledge

Hire industry experience

ESG strategy involvement

Driving licence

Job description

Speedy Hire Plc in North Shields is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead our busy depot and drive excellent customer service. You will manage the depot team, oversee daily operations and ensure safe, efficient delivery of hire equipment to our customers.

The role offers flexible hours within a 42-hour week (Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00) and a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and training. A driving licence and knowledge of hire industry are advantageous.