Role - Depot ManagerLocation - Castle DonningtonDays of work - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 16.30 42 hours a weekSpeedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Depot Manager to take charge of our busy Welding depot in Castle Donnington.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive business growth, and ensure our customers receive the first-class service that sets Speedy apart.As a Depot Manager you will ensure that the customer is at the heart of everything we do, you will proactively manage the team, have the independence of running your own depot, drive the business forward and continue to deliver the first class customer service that makes Speedy the best in our sector!If you're ready to take ownership of a thriving depot, make a real impact and be part of a company that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.Responsibilities:To always maintain exemplary standards of operation and aesthetic appearanceCreating management reports on a monthly basis, dealing with all aspects of P&LPrompt completion of relevant reports; weekly figure, cash summaries, credit query reports, stock takes, employee attendance, etc.Overseeing the accuracy and completeness of all paperwork and ensuring that the procedure for contracts, purchase orders, stock transfers, etc. is followed correctly, e.g. all on-hires and all off-hires signed to minimise credit queries, daily vehicle logs completed by Drivers, etcLiaising with the Sales team and assisting in the management of customer accounts on a regular basisMaintaining up-to-date knowledge across the depot of Speedy’s equipment for hire/sale and ability to demonstrate safe use of kitOverseeing the accuracy and completeness of all paperwork and ensuring that the procedure for contracts, purchase orders, stock transfers, etc. is followed correctly, e.g. all on-hires and all off-hires signed to minimise credit queries, daily vehicle logs completed by Drivers, etc.Responsible for supervising stock takes and acting as custodian of all assets across the depotEffective co-ordination of the whole site including the most efficient use of transport resources.Conduct additional ad hoc duties as may be requiredWhat you'll need:Experience in managing a depot and teamBackground in hire, welding or engineeringExperienced in dealing with pressurized and time critical situationsCommercially astute and performance focused to ensure people strategy is inline to support company growthExperienced in managing costs and expense and applying the necessary controlsDemonstrate understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety practices at workAbility to understand and work with profit and loss accounts and budgetsAbility to adapt to individual and operational change in a diverse and fast-paced organisationPC literateGeneral knowledge of the construction industry and trades including products.Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.Driving licenceWhat we offer:26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Life assurancePension SchemeCanteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brandOpportunities for training, development and career progressionMy Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliersGreen Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cyclingPAM – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial managementSpeedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governanceAll applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
