Depot Manager

WF2, Durkar, City and Borough of Wakefield

Job Title: Depot Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Our client, a powerhouse in the survey equipment sector, is now looking for a Depot Manager for their busy and successful Leeds depot. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Depot Manager is responsible for local Hire & Sales Teams, Service Centres, Logistics, and Warehouse staff. Your responsibilities will include:

Sales & Hire Team – ensuring that:

1. Customer enquiries are dealt with rapidly and effectively – on the trade counter, by email, and phone.
2. Individual customer contracts and agreements are followed and updated on systems.
3. Operational policies and procedures are followed, and all systems are up to date.
4. Inter-team communications are maximised and efficient – thus ensuring stock levels and any cross-hires recorded, logistic teams given correct instruction, accounts department can access correct invoice details, procurement have knowledge for effective buying.
5. Ensuring team training is up to date and recorded.
6. Support with annual appraisals, promotions, etc.

Service Centres – (in liaison with National Service Manager) ensuring that:

1. Hire fleet is maintained and up to date.
2. Systems in place to ensure that quality control is maintained.
3. Customer repairs are logged and dealt with efficiently and cost-effectively.
4. Tools, machinery, and workshops kept tidy and working well.
5. In-house and certified training is in place and up to date.

Warehouse – ensuring that:

1. Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
2. The warehouse runs efficiently in respect to stock coming in and out of the depot.
3. Systems and checklists are in place to ensure that any stock arriving or leaving the warehouse is logged.
4. Equipment is clean, clearly labelled, and in the right place.
5. Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security.
6. Stock takes are carried out as per company policy.
7. Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilisation.

Logistics – ensure that:

1. Driver routes are effective and efficient.
2. Vans are well maintained.
3. Staff are trained.
4. Team members are well presented.

General tasks:

1. Day to day team management.
2. Liaise with IT (outsourced) to ensure that everyone has the access and systems they require to efficiently carry out their duties.
3. That each team member is provided with the correct uniform.
4. Holidays are managed efficiently.
5. Cross-team support where required to ensure that the Branch runs effectively.
6. Take a hands-on approach where required to ensure that we deliver to our customers and the wider business goals.
7. Ensure the branch is manned during operational business hours.
8. Reporting carried out as per company policy.
9. Inter-department communication is effective.

The following are requirements of the role:

1. Leadership skills and ability to manage staff.
2. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Computer literacy.
5. Industry knowledge.
6. Good numeracy skills.
7. Strong people skills.
8. A flexible approach and strong work ethic.

Next Steps:
If you are interested in this role, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert or call Jack at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed).