At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team and manage our busy depot in Lancaster.
- Company: Speedy, the UK's leading hire provider with a focus on customer service.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, life assurance, pension scheme, and 95% discount across Speedy brand.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, development, and career progression in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy flexible hours and a strong work/life balance while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in team management and a customer-focused mindset.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Flexible hours available, including job shares/amended hours. Offering a work/life balance is of great importance to Speedy!
Role - Depot Manager
Location - Lancaster
Days of work - Mon - Fri, Times 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours per week
Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Depot Manager preferably with a background in hire or engineering to manage our busy depot in Lancaster.
As a Depot Manager you will:
- Ensure that the customer is at the heart of everything we do.
- Proactively manage the team.
- Have the independence of running your own depot.
- Drive the business forward and continue to deliver first-class customer service.
What you’ll need:
- Experience in managing a team.
- Customer focused.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to strict deadlines.
- Demonstrate understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety practices at work.
- Ability to understand and work with profit and loss accounts and budgets.
- Capability to take ownership and responsibility.
- Ability to adapt to individual and operational change in a diverse and fast-paced organisation.
- PC literate.
- General knowledge of the construction industry and trades including products.
- Previous experience of the hire process would be an advantage.
- Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy Decade to Deliver.
- Driving licence.
What we offer:
- 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
- Life assurance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Canteen facilities.
- 95% discount across the Speedy brand.
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
- My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliers.
- Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling.
- PAM Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling.
Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues.
Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We recommend that if you wish to be considered, you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people.
All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
Depot Manager in Preston employer: Speedy Hire
Speedy is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering flexible hours and a supportive work environment in Lancaster. With a strong commitment to career progression, comprehensive benefits including generous holiday allowances, life assurance, and discounts across the Speedy brand, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a team that values diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every individual can contribute their best work while enjoying a fulfilling career.
