Depot Manager - Grays

Company: Leading supplier rental equipment for the construction industry (£100m+)

Location: Grays

Job Title: Depot Manager

Salary: £45k - £50k + bonus + car (Hybrid BMW 3 series)

Our client, a national provider and leading supplier of specialist Power Generation equipment. They continue to develop their brand and expand across the UK. Due to an internal promotion they are seeking a pro-active Depot Manager with full responsibility for the operations of the depot and will report directly to the operations director.

Responsibilities:

• Operational management of the hire desk, stock management, transport, profit and loss.
• Responsible for an operational team consisting of approximately 20 people.
• Ensuring customer enquiries and orders are sourced, fulfilled, and provided by the Depot to the highest standard.
• Work hand in hand with the sales team to support the growth of existing business and establishing new areas of business.
• Improve efficiencies and procedures where possible.
• Responsibility for the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management procedures.
• Development of staff and infrastructure resources.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Experience as a Depot Manager within the construction/hire industry is essential.
• A strong manager of people.
• Supervise a team of Hire controllers, Engineers, Drivers and any sub-contracted employees.
• Sound commercial awareness and judgement.
• Ability to prioritise according to the demands of a busy depot.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent is desirable.