Job Reference: LTWW113574
Job Duration:
Start date: asap
Description:
Depot Manager
West Drayton
£45k + depending on experience
Would you like to become anintegral part of an independent crane hire business, making the role your own but with the support of the Operations Director?We have a great opportunity for a Depot Manager to lead our clients' team at their West Drayton site, providing mobile crane hire and contract lifting services. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the daily running of the depot, ensuring thatKPI targets are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of mobile crane operators, slingers, lift supervisors, appointed person, fitter and assistant manager
* Provide first line management of the drivers and Supervisors and manage performance and conduct of the depot staff.
* Efficient co-ordination and planning of manpower, resources, maintenance andservicing of the fleet within the depot.
* Managing the depot processes for documentation, sales/hires and returns.
* Ensurethat all depot staff are trained correctly in accordance with current guidelines and Company Procedures.
* Work closely withthe QSHET department to ensure that Company Policies and Procedures are adhered to.
* Liaise with customers to make sure thatthey are receiving a quality service and deal with delivery issues and concerns quickly and efficiently.
* Ensure the depot/vehicles are maintained and cleaned to the standard expected by BCH and arrange/request repair as and when needed.
* Managementof depot staffing levels/sickness/absence/recruitment.
* Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation and function of the depot.
* Creating daily / weekly / monthly management reports and KPI's as there is a responsibility for the overall performance of the depot in ensuring that targets are achieved in line with strategic business needs.
* Liaise with other departments and managers in relation to delivery issues etc, to ensure efficient service is always provided
* Communicate issues affecting the performance of the depot to the Operations Director and Managing Director.
* Always ensure Health & Safety compliance, including wearing of any PPE supplied & Promote Health & Safety awareness throughout the depot environment.
* Be aware of relevant Risk Assessments and Fire Assessments.
* Be aware of and follow Company Standard Operating Procedures
* Report to operational management any matters adversely affecting the protection of the company'sfleet, deliveries, and customer base.
* Assist, when required, with other functions within the operation, including covering other Depot managers when absent.
* Ad hoc tasks as requested by management.
Experience
* Experience of distribution and logistics, preferably experience of controlling a fleet of mobile cranes and vans
* Proven managerial and leadership experience, preferably within the construction / transport sector.
* An excellent level of soft skills (Communication/organisation/etc.)
* A strong customer focus
* Proven leadership, with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility
Inreturn you will be part of a company who have an excellent reputation for quality support to their clients and who value their staff.
Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Salary: £45000 - £50000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Depot, manager, planning, logistics routing
Contact Name: Lisa Thomas
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