Depot Manager
- Field: Management
- Deadline: 2026-03-31 11:03
- Uxbridge South, Greater London
Commercial vehicle hire
Monday to Friday 7:30am – 5:30am (45hr week)
Full time, Permanent role, Monday to Friday
£50,000 - £52,500 per annum + Car or Car Allowance
Depot location, Iver
The Company
Our client is a leading provider of commercial vehicle hire solutions and part of a well-established multinational group. With a reputation for operational excellence and customer service, they support businesses across the UK, Europe and rest of the world with a modern, compliant fleet and a strong local branch network.
As Depot Manager for Iver, you will report to the Regional Operations Manager and be responsible for circa 25 members of staff (both office & maintenance) and a fleet of circa 200 vehicles.
The Role
* To control the business in a manner that ensures the commercial and net profit objectives of the business are met and to have a positive input into the development of the business
* To assume overall accountability for achieving depot & company targets whilst adhering to company procedures and strategy
* To maximise sales and profitability through excellent customer service and account management
Candidate Requirements for Depot Manager role
* Extensive management experience with record of target setting and performance review.
* Commercial and financial awareness and team management experience.
* Identify and deliver opportunities that can lead to improved financial performance or a stronger relationship with customers.
* Can assess the commercial implications of plans, actions and issues arising on the operation and the customer. Can present solutions not problems.
* Has effective presentation and listening skills coupled with a consultative style to ensure team commitment.
* Can understand operating budgets as well as the relationship of KPI’s to the financial management / performance of the business.
Key Responsibilities for Depot Manager
* To ensure the attainment of the depots financial and fleet targets.
* Adhere to company policies and procedures and ensure legislative compliance.
* To generate and maximise profit in line with company expectation.
* To manage all aspects of the depot fleet, including breakdowns
* To account for the cost effectiveness of the depot workshop
* To effectively manage the depot maintenance budget
* To maximise and expedite all depot recharges
* To effectively manage staff through appraisals, target setting and absence management.
* Achievement of targets set in relation to the Customer Visit Program.
* Adherence to Company Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
* Effective management and reduction of existing debt.
* To minimise credit note generation by eradicating local operational errors.
* To review rates and implement rate increases.
* To review, manage and account for all depot generated purchase invoices
* To ensure the complete and accurate use of the Fleet Management CRM database
Other/Benefits
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and Birthday
* Increasing holiday entitlement for long service (capped at 30 days)
* Company car or car allowance, Company pension
* Group life assurance scheme, plus access health & wellbeing services and employee discount perks
* Onsite parking
Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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