Depot Team Leader

JBS Global Resourcing; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resource management company seeks a Depot Team Leader who will be the key point of contact for daily operations. This role involves managing teams, scheduling work, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a practical mindset focused on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive, team-oriented workplace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or depot coordination role is essential.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations with smooth team coordination.
• Supervise and support depot staff to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of safety and efficiency within the depot.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Overview

The Role

My client is looking for a Depot Team Leader where you will be the key point of contact for day-to-day operations at the depot. You will coordinate the teams to ensure equipment is maintained, ready for hire, and delivered on time. This role suits someone who enjoys variety — managing people, scheduling work, ensuring repairs are completed on time, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations, ensuring smooth coordination between all teams.
• Supervise and support depot staff.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed on time.
• Plan and allocate workloads to meet hire and delivery schedules.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared, inspected, and ready for customer hire.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and efficiency within the depot.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve issues promptly.
• Support company policies, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You will be a hands-on, proactive leader with depot experience who enjoys taking responsibility and working in a fast-paced environment. You will lead by example and take pride in maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

You Will Have

• Previous experience in a supervisory, or depot coordination role (preferably in the hire, transport, or construction sector).
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• A practical, safety-first mindset.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with scheduling or fleet management systems.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems quickly.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace