Depot Manager – Hands-On Leadership with Autonomy

Bimplus; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruited UK is advertising an experienced Depot Manager role for a leading UK independent provider of technical services to the construction industry in Leeds. You will take ownership of the day-to-day running, lead a busy depot team and drive service, logistics and warehouse performance with a hands-on approach.

The successful candidate will demonstrate depot, branch or operations management experience, strong leadership, excellent communication and IT literacy, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Experience managing a depot or similar operation.
• Desirable experience in plant/hire or construction industries.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Good IT and systems literacy; able to manage data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day running and performance of the depot.
• Lead, motivate and manage the depot team.
• Respond to customer enquiries promptly and professionally.
• Manage customer contracts and keep systems up to date.
• Ensure depot procedures, policies and safety standards are followed.
• Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, Accounts and Procurement.
• Plan efficient driver routes and daily logistics.
• Maintain company vehicles and fleet standards.
• Ensure staff are trained, compliant and presentable.
• Manage staffing levels, holidays and uniforms.
• Produce reports as required.
• Support customers and the wider business when needed.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Depot management

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Numeracy skills

Driving licence

Prioritisation

Job description

Recruited UK is advertising an experienced Depot Manager role for a leading UK independent provider of technical services to the construction industry in Leeds. You will take ownership of the day-to-day running, lead a busy depot team and drive service, logistics and warehouse performance with a hands-on approach.

The successful candidate will demonstrate depot, branch or operations management experience, strong leadership, excellent communication and IT literacy, and the ability to manage