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Job Title: Depot Manager

Location: Wigan, England

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:

Unify are delighted to be recruiting for a Depot Manager to be based from Wigan. You will be joining a leading provider of Plant Hire service throughout the UK who are currently undergoing remarkable growth.

What do I need?

* Experienced Depot Manager or Operations professional within the plant hire or construction sector.

* Proven track record of driving revenue growth.

* Strong financial and budget management capabilities.

* Adaptable and open to travel between sites as required.

* Highly organized with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

* Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset, proactively mitigating risks and learning from challenges.

* A collaborative team player who leads by example.

Responsibilities:

* Oversee all depot operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

* Structure teams effectively to hit key targets in sales, profit, stock levels, costs, customer satisfaction, and health & safety.

* Make sure everything on-site is fully compliant, including invoices, GDPR, vehicles, and HSE regulations.

* Use your knowledge of the local market to stay ahead of competitors and understand customer challenges—always aiming to improve and get things right the first time.

* Keep payroll and costs within budget.

* Keep branch performance on track, always looking for ways to improve.

* Set clear goals, track employee performance, and make sure teams feel valued as well as supported.

* Work closely with the network to ensure smooth operations for all customers.

* Drive sales and profitability across all teams.

* Always champion health, safety, quality, and environmental standards