Depot Manager

Company Introduction

MGF is a very successful business specialising in the supply of excavation support equipment.

Established in 1981, MGF is a market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of excavation support systems for the civil engineering and building industries. Our business is based on providing technical solutions to meet customer needs. MGF’s approach is to provide a one-stop shop for our customers, who range from small locally based sub-contractors to major multi-national contracting organisations.

We manufacture our own equipment at our Wigan based facility, and regionally operate out of strategically located depots. We are in full control of our service levels; we operate our own transport fleet and own one of the UK’s largest range of shoring and safety equipment.

Our Burlescombe depot is one of our most exciting locations and is now looking for an Operations Manager to fulfil this key role.

If you enjoy a contemporary leadership style, have a can-do attitude and want to work in a rewarding and challenging environment in a company that is going places, then this is the job for you.

Introduction to the Role

As Depot Manager, you will have overall responsibility for all depot operational requirements. You will report directly to and have the full support of the Regional Manager – South West.

The role will involve:

1. Operational management of all facets of the depot operations including:
   • Responsibility for the Hire Desk function
   • Effective Stock Management
   • Efficient utilisation of directly owned transport fleet
   • Responsible for all depot costs and expenditure
   • Ensuring quality of hire fleet is maintained
   • Liaising with our depots to achieve operational excellence
   • Overall coordination of our shoring, safety equipment and Larssen hire activities as well as supporting our extensive Cap Sales
2. Responsible for an operational team
3. Ensuring customer enquiries and orders are sourced, fulfilled, and provided by the Depot and delivered/collected on time, to the highest standard
4. Work hand in hand with our sales team to support the growth of existing business and establishing new areas of business by ensuring excellent service levels
5. Ensuring all administration standards are met and constantly strive to improve efficiencies and procedures where possible
6. Responsibility for effective implementation of the Company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Management procedures within the depot
7. Development of staff and infrastructure resources in line with the Company plans for growth and expansion

Who We Want

This exciting position requires that candidates should possess exceptional leadership skills gained at a senior level in the Construction Industry. The position would suit a person who has held managerial positions in the construction industry and is familiar with civil engineering works or alternatively from a senior level in the plant hire sector with experience in managing a depot.

Consideration will also be given to less experienced candidates who are motivated to achieve results in a challenging environment, and who are actively pursuing self-development and improvement that would enable them to grow within the business.

Key attributes but not limited to:

• A proven track record in an Operational Management role of a similar business unit within the construction industry
• Hold the importance of Health & Safety in high regard
• A high level of IT literacy, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven man-management experience
• The ability to monitor resources and deliver results
• Good logistical disposition and strong ability to plan and organise workloads whilst seeing the bigger picture
• Good problem-solving tendencies
• Diligent and have a disciplined approach to your work
• Have good initiative

Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven track record to drive to achieve results
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• HND in Construction or equivalent

What’s On Offer

With a sense of family at the core of our company culture, MGF is a well-established business and as we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. We offer a competitive salary together with opportunities to develop your skills to build and progress your career with MGF. Employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Life Assurance
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP access, discounted gym membership options and access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning & Development opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our employees and believe in investing in internal talent
• The security of working for a national organisation with core family values at our heart

An excellent remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society.

All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr