Depot Manager

General Manager / Depot Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: Circa £50,000 + Company Pick-Up

A leading name in the specialist plant hire sector is seeking an experienced General Manager / Depot Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of our Leeds operation.

This is a key leadership role, requiring someone who can balance operational control, safety and compliance, people management, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

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Oversee depot operations, ensuring efficiency across logistics and customer service

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Uphold Health & Safety standards, compliance, and manual handling best practice

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Manage tachographs, driver hours, and fleet compliance

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Lead, develop, and support depot staff, handling recruitment, training, and HR issues

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Monitor budgets and costs, driving commercial performance and profitability

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Act as the senior point of contact for operational and customer requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

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Strong background in depot, plant hire, or logistics management

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Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance, and manual handling regulations

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Competence in tachograph management and transport legislation

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Proven HR and team management experience

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Commercial acumen with the ability to deliver results and growth

Package:

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Circa £50,000 annual salary

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Company pick-up vehicle

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Opportunity to lead and shape a successful operation within the plant hire industry

If you are a driven manager with the balance of operational know-how, compliance expertise, and commercial vision, we’d like to hear from you