Job Title: Depot Manager
Location: Wigan, England
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
Unify are delighted to be recruiting for a Depot Manager to be based from Wigan. You will be joining a leading provider of Plant Hire service throughout the UK who are currently undergoing remarkable growth.
What do I need?
* Experienced Depot Manager or Operations professional within the plant hire or construction sector.
* Proven track record of driving revenue growth.
* Strong financial and budget management capabilities.
* Adaptable and open to travel between sites as required.
* Highly organized with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
* Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset, proactively mitigating risks and learning from challenges.
* A collaborative team player who leads by example.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee all depot operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Structure teams effectively to hit key targets in sales, profit, stock levels, costs, customer satisfaction, and health & safety.
* Make sure everything on-site is fully compliant, including invoices, GDPR, vehicles, and HSE regulations.
* Use your knowledge of the local market to stay ahead of competitors and understand customer challenges—always aiming to improve and get things right the first time.
* Keep payroll and costs within budget.
* Keep branch performance on track, always looking for ways to improve.
* Set clear goals, track employee performance, and make sure teams feel valued as well as supported.
* Work closely with the network to ensure smooth operations for all customers.
* Drive sales and profitability across all teams.
* Always champion health, safety, quality, and environmental standards