Fleet Hire Depot Manager - Felixstowe

ZipRecruiter; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of commercial vehicle rental solutions is seeking a skilled Depot Manager. The role involves managing depot operations, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent customer service. This full-time position offers competitive salary and commission based on experience.

Benefits

Company Car

Commission

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial vehicle rentals, sales, and operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Management of a busy depot.
• Ensure smooth running of the depot and effective management of equipment.
• Address customer requests efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales

Job description

Job Description

Depot Manager

Our client is a leading provider of commercial vehicle and trailer rental solutions. They have been a trusted haulage partner for businesses across the UK for many years, offering tailored, flexible truck and trailer rental options.

They are seeking a skilled Depot/Business Development Manager who can manage vehicle maintenance, costs, and compliance operations for their fleet.

Depot management and excellent customer service are at the core of their operations—key differentiators from other hire companies.

About you:

You should be a self-starter, motivated, and an excellent communicator. Experience in commercial vehicle rentals, sales, and operations is essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Management of a busy depot
2. Sales
3. Staff management, recruitment, training, and health and safety
4. Vehicle management
5. Maintenance/workshop management

Duties:

1. Ensure the smooth running of the depot and effective management of equipment, personnel, and processes
2. Manage all fleet compliance issues and procedures
3. Address customer requests, inquiries, and queries efficiently and professionally
4. Provide accurate cost estimates to customers
5. Demonstrate strong communication skills with customers and staff at all levels
6. Process hire contracts and ensure documentation accuracy
7. Arrange delivery and collection of orders per customer requirements
8. Suggest and implement process improvements

This is a full-time position, working 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break, and every third Saturday from 8 AM to 12 PM.

Salary: £35,000 plus commission and a company car, dependent on experience.

Excellent opportunities for the right candidate.