Job Title: Depot Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Our client, a powerhouse in the survey equipment sector are now looking for a Depot Manager for their busy and successful Leeds depot.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Branch Manager is responsible for local Hire & Sales Teams, Service Centre's, Logistics and Warehouse staff, your responsibilities will include:

Sales & Hire Team - ensuring that:
· Customer enquiries are dealt with rapidly and effectively - on the trade counter, by email and phone.
· Individual customer contracts and agreements are followed and updated on systems.
· Operational policies and procedures are followed, and all systems are up to date.
· Inter-team communications are maximised and efficient - thus ensuring stock levels and any cross-hires recorded, logistic teams given correct instruction, accounts department can access correct invoice details, procurement have knowledge for effective buying.
· Ensuring team training up to date and recorded.
· Support with annual appraisals, promotions etc

Service Centres - (in liaison with National Service Manager) ensuring that:
· Hire fleet is maintained and up to date.
· Systems in place to ensure that quality control is maintained.
· Customer repairs are logged and dealt with efficiently and cost effectively.
· Tools, machinery and workshops kept tidy and working well.
· In-house and certified training is in place and up to date.

Warehouse - ensuring that:
· Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company's policies and vision.
· The warehouse runs efficiently in respect to stock coming in and out of the depot.
· Systems and checklists are in place to ensure that any stock arriving or leaving the warehouse is logged.
· Equipment is clean, clearly labelled and in the right place.
· Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
· Stock takes are carried out as per company policy.
· Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilisation.

Logistics - ensure that:
· Driver routes are effective and efficient.
· Vans are well maintained.
· Staff are trained.
· Team members are well presented.

General tasks:
· Day to day team management.
· Liaise with IT (oursourced) to ensure that everyone has the access and systems they require to efficiently carry out their duties.
· That each team member is provided with the correct uniform.
· Holidays are managed efficiently.
· Cross-team support where required to ensure that the Branch runs effectively.
· Take a hands-on approach where required to ensure that we deliver to our customers and the wider business goals.
· Ensure the branch is manned during operational business hours.
· Reporting carried out as per company policy.
· Inter-department communication is effective.#

The following are requirements of the role:
· Leadership skills and ability manage staff
· Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Computer literacy
· Industry knowledge
· Good numeracy skills
· Strong people skills
· A flexible approach and strong work-ethic

Next Steps:
If you are interested in this role, please submit an up to date CV through this advert or call Jack at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed).
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