Depot Manager: Lead Plant & Tool Hire Ops

Boels Rental; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Annual leave

Volunteer day

Parental pay

Armed forces leave

Assistance programme

Recognition awards

TechScheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Boels Rental is seeking a Depot Manager in Shrewsbury to lead day-to-day depot operations and drive performance. You will manage hire desk and workshop teams, ensure Health & Safety and quality standards, and grow revenue through excellent customer service and efficiency.

With at least 3 years in plant/tool hire, you’ll shape a results-driven team, maintain strong customer relationships, and monitor market developments to identify growth opportunities. This role is on site in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years plant/tool hire industry experience.
• Experienced Depot Manager or Assistant Depot Manager seeking promotion.
• Right to work in the UK; Boels does not provide sponsorship.
• Goal- and results-driven with focus on customer experience and revenue.
• Commercial acumen with ability to plan logically and strategically.
• Strong organizational skills to keep depot administration in order.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day depot operations and overall depot performance
• Lead and develop hire desk and workshop teams to deliver excellent customer service and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards
• Monitor depot revenue, profitability, and performance targets
• Drive continuous improvements in productivity and operational efficiency
• Build strong customer relationships, retain existing business, and identify new growth opportunities
• Monitor market developments and competitor activities
• Complete all required depot administration and reporting accurately and on time

Skills

Plant/tool hire experience

Leadership

Customer focus

Revenue awareness

Job description

Boels Rental is seeking a Depot Manager in Shrewsbury to lead day-to-day depot operations and drive performance. You will manage hire desk and workshop teams, ensure Health & Safety and quality standards, and grow revenue through excellent customer service and efficiency.

With at least 3 years in plant/tool hire, you’ll shape a results-driven team, maintain strong customer relationships, and monitor market developments to identify growth opportunities. This role is on site in the UK.