Deputy Manager

Due to Internal Progression within the business, Smiths Hire now have a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our busy Warrington Depot.

Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 18 Hire It Centres located across the region.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our busy Warrington Depot. The role of Deputy Manager is to support the Depot Manager on a day-to-day basis in the management and smooth running of the team and the Depot itself.

The ideal candidate for this role will have Depot / Sales experience and will have a clear understanding of how to work efficiently in a Deputy Manager role. This position requires someone who is a dedicated team player and who has the success of the overall depot in focus.

You will be required to cover the Depot Manager if he is absent or, you will be working alongside the Manager focusing on the following key areas:

Position Objectives:

  • Oversee All Depot Operations in the absence of the Depot Manager.
  • Organising Transport for the depot for all vehicles.
  • Ensure open quotations are dealt with in a timely manner.
  • Chase all late cash hires and keep to a minimum.
  • Deal with all loss damages initially and liaise with the Depot Manager.
  • Keep Stock replenished at all times.
  • Assist the Sales Hire Controller Taking Orders.
  • Contract conversions must be 85% above.
  • Ensure no equipment is hired under inspection.
  • Ensure all telephone calls are handled correctly.
  • Improve Hire Protect Sales.
  • Meet Depot Targets.
  • Contribute to the overall depot sales targets.

Working hours: Monday – Friday.

Company benefits:

  • Salary: Depending on experience.
  • 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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