Depot Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire business is seeking a Depot Manager near Downham Market. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring exceptional customer service while managing profit and loss. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the hire or rental industry, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills. Generous salary between £40k-£45k plus a company bonus, car, and 30 days holiday are offered for the right candidate.

Benefits

Company bonus uncapped

Company car

Company pension scheme

22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Annual leave increase over time

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant hire, tool hire, or equipment rental.
• Confidence in managing a team and improving depot performance.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the hire depot.
• Lead a team to ensure exceptional customer service.
• Manage profit and loss and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Commercial Awareness

Organisational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Lead a flagship depot to success! Depot Manager role near Downham Market with £40k-£45k salary, uncapped company bonus, company car, and 30 days holiday.

About Us

Join a leading equipment hire business with a strong national presence and impressive growth record. This is your chance to take charge as a depot manager, driving performance and leading a talented team within a supportive, forward-thinking company that values career development and rewards success.

Key Benefits

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus uncapped
• Company car provided
• Company pension scheme
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Annual leave increase over time served

About the Role

As Depot Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of a busy hire depot near Downham Market. You'll lead a team of hire controllers, drivers, and fitters, ensuring exceptional customer service, strong health and safety compliance, and efficient asset management. A key part of your role will be to grow customer accounts, increase turnover, and maintain the depot's status as a leading site in the network. You will manage profit and loss, mentor staff, and build a motivated team that consistently exceeds expectations.

About You

To succeed as a Depot Manager, you'll bring proven experience in plant hire, tool hire, or equipment rental. You'll be confident managing a team, commercially aware, and able to demonstrate success in growing depot performance. Strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to motivate staff are essential. To be successful in this role, you may have previously worked as a Branch Manager, Hire Depot Manager, Plant Hire Manager, Depot Manager Tool Hire Manager, or Operations Manager. You might also have experience as a General Manager, Assistant Manager, Depot Operations Manager, Rental Manager, or even a Regional Depot Manager.

Next Steps

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today to become our next Depot Manager near Roydon.