Depot Manager

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire company with 17 Hire It Centres located across the North of England. We are looking for a Depot Manager to manage all areas and aspects of our busy Warrington depot, manage the team and help to drive our business forward.

This role comes with many responsibilities; however, 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 large Manchester depot site, crucially the workshop team overseeing the transport process and encouraging the employees to do their best work.
  • 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.

As a Depot 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.

As a Depot Manager you should have;

  • A proven track record in management either in the Hire industry or associated industry.
  • Strong Sales experience.
  • Experience of people management.
  • PC literate and proactive with IT systems.
  • A full UK Driving Licence.
  • A clear understanding of logistics, operations and sales.

Employee Benefits Include:

  • Salary: Depending on experience.
  • Bonus Structure.
  • Company car and onsite parking.
  • Company Mobile Phone.
  • 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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