Depot Manager – Bradford

Smiths Hire are the Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 18 ‘Hire It Centres’ located across the Region. We are looking for a passionate, energetic and proven Depot Manager for a newly opened depot in Bradford.

We are currently in an exciting period of expansion and are looking for a like-minded Manager to join our business on our journey to expand our customer base and reach new heights!

Smith’s Hire is a Regional award-winning Equipment & Tool Hire provider with the capability to deliver Nationally on Powered Access and Plant Equipment. If you would like to be a part of our successful business, we have an exciting opportunity just for you as we are currently looking for a Tool Hire Manager with a particular set of skills for our Newly Opened Bradford Depot.

As a Tool Hire Manager you will oversee the daily running of your depot by:

  • Maintaining the Smiths high standards of operation and aesthetic appearance.
  • Ensuring that the depot is performing against all agreed targets/budgets.
  • Supervising stock takes and being responsible for all assets across the depot.
  • Coordinating the transport resources in the most efficient manner.
  • Ensuring that all aspects of work and process are carried out in-line with Health and Safety guidelines.
  • Carrying out relevant audits and inspections and reporting on any repairs that are needed.
  • Completing relevant reports on weekly figures, cash summaries, stock issues, employee attendance etc.
  • Mentoring, Coaching and encouraging all depot staff ensuring all training and development needs are met.
  • Ensuring customers are treated with the highest level of customer service, in line with our Customer Service Charter.
  • Liaising with the Sales team and assisting in the management of customer accounts on a regular basis.
  • Playing an active role in maintaining and expanding the existing customer base.
  • Keeping up to date with your knowledge of Hire and Sale equipment and the ability to demonstrate safe use of kit.
  • Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in that all procedures for contracts, transfers and purchase orders etc. are completed correctly.
  • Monitoring the effective communication with all staff, including between depots.
  • Conducting additional ad hoc duties as and when needed.

The main responsibilities are:

  • Sales – Generating new and servicing/expanding current customers through a commitment to first class customer service to help drive the company sales forward.
  • Management – Day to day management of our depot site, and all Depots teams.
  • Financial – Cash/Till, Card payment processing/taking, understanding of the weekly/monthly sales and stock reporting is a must have.
  • Resale area – Keeping a well-stocked, clean and presentable Hire shop.
  • Company Reputation – Carrying out all of the above responsibilities whilst also ensuring that the company’s reputation is paramount ensuring all customers and staff are happy.

Company Benefits:

  • Salary: Competitive Salary Depending on experience.
  • Company Car.
  • Performance based bonus.
  • 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
  • An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
  • Weekly pay.
  • FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
  • Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
  • My Wellbeing Services.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Discounted personal legal services.

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