Depot Manager - Plant Hire

CBL; Crookham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire company in Thatcham seeks an experienced Depot Manager to oversee operations, drive performance, and lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the plant hire or construction equipment industry, with excellent leadership and operational management skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant hire or construction equipment industry.
• Strong leadership and operational management skills.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage depot operations to achieve commercial and customer service goals.
• Ensure coordination between hire, service, and sales activities.
• Drive performance, safety, and compliance standards.
• Support and develop a motivated team.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Commercial awareness

Customer satisfaction

Job description

Depot Manager - CBL Plant Hire (Thatcham, Berkshire)

CBL Plant Hire, based in Thatcham, Berkshire, operates a busy and successful plant hire, sales and service depot, supported by an adjoining sales yard supplying new construction equipment across the South of England and Wales.

We're seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead this thriving operation. The role will oversee all aspects of depot performance, including hire, service, and sales functions, while managing a dedicated team of engineers, drivers, and office staff.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage depot operations to achieve commercial and customer service goals
• Ensure efficient coordination between hire, service, and sales activities between both yards
• Drive performance, safety, and compliance standards
• Support and develop a strong, motivated team

Ideal candidate

• Proven experience in plant hire, construction equipment, or related industry
• Strong leadership and operational management skills
• Commercial awareness with a focus on customer satisfaction

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

If you're a motivated leader looking for a new challenge with a well-established company, please apply ASAP.