Depot Manager

2 weeks ago


City, United Kingdom Wallace Hind Selection LTD Full time

It's Hire Management, but not as you know it. You're an experience Depot Manager / Branch Manager looking for a change in direction. You'll be responsible for the daily operation and team leadership of our increasingly busy construction engineering hire depot. Our products are unique, this isn't a typical plant hire depot manager role, read on for more.

BASIC SALARY: Up to £60,000

BENEFITS:
Annual Bonus
35 Hour Week
25 Days Holiday
10% Pension Contribution
Private Medical
Free Car Parking
Corporate Benefits Package

LOCATION: Burton-on-Trent

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicester, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Swadlincote, Coalville, Lichfield, Rugeley, Stone-on-Trent, Stafford, Cannock, Tamworth, Hinckley, Sutton Coldfield.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Depot Manager / Operations Manager / Branch Manager / Hire

Some aspects of this Depot Manager / Branch Manager role will be familiar, for example:
The day to day management of a team (about 20)
Over seeing the availability & quality of our hire equipment - it's all construction based, but unique to us and our sector.
Ensuring the smooth operation of the site in general, including equipment storage, repair & maintenance and accurate stock control.

BUT, there will be a big difference in the type of equipment you'll be hiring out, which means the customer experience / expectation is very different. Also different are the challenges around equipment repair, maintenance and availability.

You can see there's a lot to get your teeth into. We didn't even get started on the ongoing training & mentorship of your team, making improvements to the overall efficiency of the hire and turn-around process or maximising equipment on-hire utilisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Depot Manager / Operations Manager / Branch Manager / Hire

To step into this role you'll need to be an experienced Depot Manager / Operations Manager / Branch Manager.

While the kit will be different, your skills will be transferable so you could have managed depots or branches across:
Plant, tool, powered access, lifting, crane.
Welfare, generators, forklifts.
HGV, agricultural equipment, attachments or equipment hire.

But, you might have managed Trade Depot's / Hire Depot's within Builders Merchants, Timber or Plumbing Merchants, etc.

Whatever your background you'll be able to demonstrate:
A proven track record of team leadership.
The ability to take ownership of projects and tasks.
Excellent communication skills, be able to take people on a journey with you.
Superb organisational skills.

Above all you'll need to bring the energy and desire to develop those around you as well as thrive while being in the thick of things.

THE COMPANY:

We're a global leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of innovative construction solutions. Our strong reputation is built on quality, safety, and engineering excellence. We support major construction projects across the UK and internationally. Our commitment to innovation and customer service makes us a trusted partner in the industry, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and grow.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Depot Manager, Hire Manager, Branch Manager, Plant Manager, Service Desk Manager, Customer Service Manager, Rental Manager, Trade Desk Manager, Equipment Hire Manager, Parts Manager

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: LH17826, Wallace Hind Selection



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