Depot General Manager – Birmingham

Role: Depot General Manager – Birmingham Depot
45 hours per week – 7:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

About you:

Are you a determined individual with experience working as a Depot General Manager in the Plant Hire Industry? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Depot General Manager to join our talented and highly respected team at our Birmingham Depot.

You will be responsible for the efficient management, operation, and performance of a designated depot within a national depot network and ensure that the depot meets operational, safety, customer service, and financial targets, contributing to the overall success of the business and brand.

The Depot General Manager will oversee daily operations, including the maintenance and delivery of equipment, manage a team of staff, maintain high standards of health and safety, and ensure customer satisfaction through timely and quality service delivery.

Additionally, they will be responsible for optimising depot processes, managing costs, and working closely with the national sales teams to drive growth in alignment with the company’s objectives. Key to the role is fostering a positive work culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

Essential skills and requirements:

• Proven track record in operational management, leading, engaging and motivating your team
• Experience of working in the Plant Hire industry and strong knowledge of plant machinery and equipment
• Strong understanding of logistics, scheduling and depot operations
• In-depth understanding of UK health and safety regulations and compliance
• Excellent customer service skills and relationship management
• Ability to manage budgets, cost controls and forecast revenue
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and identify issues quickly
• Familiarity with plant hire management software and other relevant IT tools

What benefits we provide:

• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave per annum plus statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme

About Ourselves:

We are a national family run business established in 1974 by Morris Leslie. Originally a plant sales company, over the past four decades we have diversified into other areas, many relating to the agricultural and construction sectors where we made our name.

Delivering first-class customer service is the constant focus of our Plant Hire team. That’s why we only hire out the best and youngest machines from our 16 depots around the UK. With an outstanding track record in supplying telehandlers, excavators, dumpers and rollers to the country’s construction, housebuilding and civil engineering sectors, we provide national coverage with local service.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person