Depot Operations Manager

Location West Drayton
Discipline: Executive Search, Attachments, Plant Hire, Forklift Hire, Construction Equipment, Tool Hire, Powered Access, Pumps, Power Generation, Accommodation, Lifting & Handling, Non Mechanical, Traffic Management, HVAC, Cranes, Heavy Plant, Demolition
Associated job titles: Area Sales Manager , Branch Manager, General Manager, Hire Manager , Profit Centre Manager, Service Centre Manager , Depot Manager
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60k - 70k per year + Bonus
Contact name: Dario Matteucci

Contact email: dario.matteucci@pathrecruitment.com
Contact phone: 01933 667228
Job ref: 61506
Published: about 3 hours ago

Exceptional Depot Operations Manager opportunity near West Drayton within a market-leading national hire business, offering strong salary, bonus, vehicle and extensive benefits.

The Company

Join a highly respected, market-leading national hire business known for investing in people, developing leaders and delivering outstanding customer service. With award-winning training, a supportive culture and a strong track record of internal progression, this is an exciting opportunity for a Depot Operations Manager ready to take full responsibility for a busy, high-performing service centre.

Key Benefits

  • Excellent salary of £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus
  • Company vehicle
  • 23 days' holiday + bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell additional days
  • Company pension scheme and life assurance
  • Discount schemes.
  • Strong training pathways and genuine long-term career prospects

Key Responsibilities

As the Depot Operations Manager, you will take complete operational responsibility for a busy, fast-paced depot. You will lead and motivate a large high-performing team, ensuring all targets and budgets are met while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include managing all operational costs, overseeing Health and Safety compliance, producing monthly performance and Profit and Loss reports, and driving growth by collaborating closely with the sales team. Clear communication and consistent leadership will be key as you guide the team to deliver outstanding results.

About You 

To thrive as a Depot Operations Manager, you will bring strong operational leadership experience from plant hire, tool hire or a similar industrial service environment. You will be an engaging people manager who can inspire teams, make confident decisions and maintain high standards across all areas. Strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to safety, customer service and performance management are essential.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Depot Manager, Branch Manager, Hire Manager, Service Centre Manager, Depot Operations Manager, Asset Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, General Manager, or similar.

If you are a motivated Depot Operations Manager seeking a progressive role with a supportive, forward-thinking employer, we encourage you to apply today.