Depot Manager - Plant Hire

Embark Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Opportunities to progress

Full time permanent position

No weekend work

Job summary

Embark Recruitment is seeking a Depot Manager for a busy plant hire depot. You will lead operations, drive growth, and manage client service levels while supervising staff and coordinating hire desks.

A company vehicle is provided and a strong focus on safety underpins daily activity. The role requires prior depot/branch management experience, knowledge of plant/hire industries, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as depot/branch manager or similar role.
• Knowledge of plant, powered access, tool or lifting hire industries.
• Full UK driving licence and IT confidence.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the depot.
• Hit financial and operational targets.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.
• Maintain health & safety standards.
• Manage, develop & motivate the team.
• Manage hire rates.
• Manage asset utilisation to maximise revenue.
• Serving on the hire desk.
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

Depot management

Team leadership

Customer service

IT literacy

UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Role

We're looking for a Depot Manager / Branch Manager within Plant Hire to run a very busy depot. Working for a leading provider of Plant, Tools, Powered Access Equipment, you will be managing a busy plant hire depot, serving a wide selection of clients including national and local contractors, utilities etc. We are actively seeking an experienced Depot Manager to help progress & grow their existing operation, supporting both sales and logistics within the depot / business. A company vehicle is provided.

Key Responsibilities

As Depot Manager - Plant Hire, your duties would include:

• Develop and grow the depot
• Hit financial and operational targets
• Ensure high standards of customer service are met
• Maintain health & safety standards
• Manage, develop & motivate the team
• Manage hire rates
• Manage asset utilisation to maximise revenue
• Serving on the hire desk
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Depot Manager - Plant Hire role will have:

• Previous experience in one or more of the following roles: Depot Manager; Area Manager; Branch Manager, Hire Manager;
• You will need previous knowledge within the Plant, Powered Access, Tool or Lifting Hire Industry
• Have a full UK drivers licence
• You must be confident using IT software
• You need to commit to deliver excellent customer service
• Previously managed or held a supervisory position

Benefits

Within the role of Branch Manager, you would receive:

• Pension scheme
• Company vehicle
• Opportunities to progress
• Full time permanent position
• No weekend work