Depot Manager
- Recruiter
- Bluetownonline Ltd
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- Very Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Mar 2015
- Closes
- 03 Apr 2015
- Ref
- HILL
- Contact
- Administration Support
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Depot Manager
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Very Competitive
Position: Permanent
Must live within a reasonable commute of the Depot and have the right to work in the UK
Our client, a national 4x4 and Commercial Vehicle hire company, require an enthusiastic, hard-working individual to manage and develop their depot in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Their business is a fast paced, dynamic environment which changes on a day-to-day, hour-by-hour basis in order to meet the needs of their customers. Depot Managers are responsible for the day today management of assets and staff at their location. Utilisation and customer excellence are at the forefront of all that they undertake.
We are looking for an individual who can:
- Demonstrate strong leadership and management qualities
- Be able to engender and sustain a ‘can do attitude’
- Be a quick thinker making decisions which benefit the business whilst always understanding the impact of their actions on our customers
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure the long term success of the company
- Mentor and develop others
- Be able to augment and introduce change and develop our business
- Be a strong communicator both orally and in writing
You will have the following experience:
- A proven background in running a fast paced business preferably in the Vehicle Hire industry
- Management and development of a multi-disciplined workforce
- SMR - Management of workshop facilities to support vehicle hire and sales
- Ability to extract, manipulate and analyse data, identifying issues and presenting potential solutions
- Development of infrastructure and process
- Knowledge of the transport sector operating and driving licence legislation
The successful person will be confident, well organised, preferably with a motor trade background with experience of running a busy workshop or will have worked within the Contract Hire Industry and have a good understanding of the day-to-day running of a busy Depot. You will also have excellent man management skills and must be able to run an extremely busy establishment, dealing with a variety of issues and requests on a daily basis.
This is a very demanding job and not for the faint hearted!
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please send a copy of your current CV together with your salary package. Click Apply Now. Previous applicants needs not apply.
Candidates with experience in Branch manager, Depot Manager, Area Manager, Business Manager, General Manager, Vehicle Hire Depot Management will also be considered for the role.