Senior Depot Manager – Tool Hire (3468)

Embark Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in Croydon seeks a Senior Depot Manager to oversee a busy tool hire depot. Responsibilities include developing the depot, achieving operational targets, and managing a team. Candidates should have experience in the hire industry and a full UK driving license. This full-time permanent position offers benefits such as a company vehicle and no weekend work.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Opportunities to progress

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Depot Manager, Area Manager, or similar role.
• Full UK driver’s license required.
• Confident using IT software.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Depot Manager experience

Knowledge of Tool Hire Industry

IT software proficiency

Customer service commitment

Team management

Job description

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Depot Manager / Branch Manager within Tool Hire to run a very busy depot. Working for a leading provider of Tools, Low Level Access Equipment Hire company, you will be managing a busy tool hire depot, serving a wide selection of clients including national and local contractors. We are actively seeking an experienced Senior Depot Manager to help progress & grow their existing operation. 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 addional 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 small Tool, plant 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
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Hols