Depot Manager – Plant Hire (3471)

Embark Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Depot Manager in Harlow to run a busy plant hire depot. Responsibilities include developing the depot, achieving financial targets, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must have experience in depot management and knowledge in the plant hire industry. This full-time permanent role offers benefits such as a pension scheme and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Opportunities to progress

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Depot Manager, Area Manager, or similar roles.
• Knowledge in Plant, Powered Access, Tool, or Lifting Hire Industry.
• Full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the depot.
• Hit financial and operational targets.
• Ensure high standards of customer service are met.
• Manage, develop & motivate the team.

Skills

Depot Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

IT Software Proficiency

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

• 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

• 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

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