Depot Manager (Commercial Vehicles)

Depot Manager (Commercial Vehicles)

Location: ReadingHours: 42.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive – Disclosed on initial phone call

Our established client is seeking an experienced Depot Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a commercial vehicle maintenance depot.

About:

As Depot Manager you will be responsible for the leadership and operational management of the depot, ensuring targets are met and the highest standards of quality and safety are maintained across the workshop and fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day depot operations including workshop, fleet maintenance, and staff
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technicians and support staff
• Monitor KPIs and ensure targets for quality, efficiency, and cost are met
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and legislative requirements
• Manage vehicle downtime and prioritise workload effectively
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee staff recruitment, training, and performance management
• Manage budgets, parts ordering, and cost control

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a depot or workshop management role within the commercial vehicle sector
• Strong technical knowledge of HGV or LCV maintenance
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Commercially aware with strong organisational and planning ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant technical qualifications desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive salary disclosed on initial phone call
• Bonus and incentive schemes
• 24 days holiday plus carry-over allowance and duvet day
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution up to 5%
• Life assurance
• Further education assistance and ongoing training

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