Depot Manager – Swindon£50,000 – £60,000 per annum + OTE bonus + Company car + Exciting growth opportunities
A well-established, independent plant and tool hire business with over 35 years of industry experience is looking for an experienced Depot Manager to lead operations at its busy Swindon depot.Serving both trade and DIY customers across Wiltshire, the business has built a strong local reputation for reliable service, expert advice, and a comprehensive range of plant and equipment—from hand tools to excavators and access equipment.The company is now entering an exciting and ambitious growth phase, with plans to expand operations, grow the team, maximise the use of existing facilities, and potentially open additional depots. This makes it an excellent time to join and play a key role in shaping the future of the business, with genuine opportunity to grow organically alongside it. The Role
As Depot Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running and overall performance of the depot, ensuring exceptional customer service while driving commercial growth and operational efficiency.You will play a key role in supporting the company’s expansion plans—developing the team, improving processes, and implementing systems that enable the business to scale effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the daily operations of the depot, including hire desk, yard, and logisticsLeading, motivating, and developing the team, managing performance to ensure high standardsBuilding strong relationships with local contractors, businesses, and domestic customersDriving revenue growth by increasing hire activity and identifying new business opportunitiesMaximising utilisation of the existing fleet and facilitiesSupporting the implementation and ongoing management of asset tracking and hire systemsEnsuring excellent customer service and maintaining the company’s strong local reputationMaintaining high standards of health and safety and operational complianceRequirementsWe’re looking for a commercially driven, people-focused manager who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is excited by the opportunity to grow with a business.You will be confident leading a team, managing performance, and driving the commercial success of the depot while improving systems and processes.You will ideally have:Experience managing a depot, branch, or operational teamA background in plant hire, tool hire, construction equipment, or a similar sectorStrong commercial awareness with a proven ability to grow revenue and improve performanceExcellent people management skills, including coaching, development, and performance managementExperience or exposure to asset management systems or operational process improvementsA proactive, hands-on leadership styleStrong organisational skills and attention to detailA passion for delivering excellent customer service and building long-term relationshipsBenefitsSalary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annumOTE bonusCompany car Exciting growth opportunities within an expanding businessIND25
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