Depot Manager – Commercial Vehicles
Reading | Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
Are you a driven leader with a passion for aftersales excellence and operational performance? Ready to take full ownership of a busy depot and make a real impact? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within the commercial vehicles sector.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a dynamic Depot Manager to lead and develop a high‑performing aftersales operation. You’ll be at the heart of the depot, driving profitability, delivering outstanding customer service and building a motivated, efficient team.
This is a hands‑on leadership role where no two days are the same. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy balancing people management, commercial performance and operational excellence, this could be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the day‑to‑day depot operation across parts and service
- Driving profitability through improved efficiency, utilisation, and cost control
- Managing budgets in collaboration with senior leadership
- Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and legal requirements
- Recruiting, developing, and inspiring your team
- Delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations
- Implementing training plans and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining high standards across facilities, systems, and processes
- Supporting business growth and identifying new opportunities
Working Hours
Core hours are 8:00am – 6:00pm, but as Depot Manager you’ll oversee a wider operational window.
- Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 10:00pm
- Saturday: 6:00am – 12:00pm
This means coordinating teams effectively to ensure smooth, efficient coverage across all operating hours.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within a main dealer workshop environment
- Experience ideally with commercial vehicle products or systems
- Strong commercial awareness and problem‑solving ability
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive, hands‑on management style
- Good understanding of health & safety requirements
- IT literacy and organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence
- HGV licence – (Desirable but not essential)
What’s in It for You?
- Salary up to £65,000
- Bonus, incentives & commission schemes
- 24 days holiday + option to carry over 5 days
- Duvet day
- Private medical insurance
- Pension contributions up to 5%
- Life assurance
- Overtime rates up to 130%
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking, fast‑moving environment where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the core. This is a role that offers genuine autonomy, career progression and the chance to make a visible impact every day.
Interested?
If you feel you’re a strong match for this opportunity, please contact Louise at 121 Personnel – louise.sand@121personnel.co.uk or call 01702 464444.
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