DEPOT MANAGER

Location of the Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager / Fleet Manager: Dunstable

Salary of the Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager / Fleet Manager: Up to £65,000pa

Hours of the Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager / Fleet Manager: Monday - Friday

My client, a Commercial vehicle repairer and main dealer with different sites, is looking for an ambitious and dedicated Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager to join their site in Dunstable.

A Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager with previous experience of running a main dealer commercial vehicle depot is desirable, someone who has managed a large, busy site.

The Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager will have a strong desire to take a depot to the next level. The Candidate does need to have qualifications in Commercial vehicle repairs but it would be an advantage.

Tasks for the Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager:

* ·Defining market targets for workshops within the framework of performance targets and, together with the company management, drawing up a corresponding annual plan

* ·Controlling cost management for own department

* ·Compiling and maintaining a resource plan for the workshop and developing concepts and measures for load optimization.

* ·Ensuring planning for facilities, bays, machines, tools, diagnosis installations, etc. is carried out correctly; optimal design of workplaces and processes

* ·Preparing planning and calculations for investments in workshops, facilities and HR together with the company management

* ·Determining HR resource requirements, employing new staff and developing an induction plan

* ·Managing, coaching and motivating employees to ensure a high quality of staff

* ·Together with employees, establishing business objectives and personal development goals and monitoring performance against agreed targets

* ·Monitoring the regional market with respect to new competitors and carrying out analyses of the competition/benchmarking in Services

* ·Using the external analysis undertaken, carry out internal analysis to ensure business is competitive within the market place

* ·Performance analysis to identify areas of weakness and appropriate, targeted marketing activity

* ·Ensuring correct completion of Vehicle Health Checks, upsell conversions and follow up of unsold, deferred work process

* ·Ensuring all technical test equipment and tools are available and ready for use

* ·Guaranteeing cleanliness and orderliness of workshops and ensuring quality control of all completed tasks

This is a hands on and busy Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager role and will require someone who is able to ensure the depot is running smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements for the Depot Manager / Service Manager / Dealer Principal / Workshop Manager / Operations Manager:

* NVQ or Equivalent qualifications in Heavy Vehicle maintenance and repair is an advantage

* HGV Experience Necessary

* Proven ability of managing either a depot or a busy service department

* Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

* Good Working knowledge of MS Office

* Good Working knowledge of Kerridge

If you are interested in this Depot Manager role then please call or send your CV to Danica Baker at Sprint Recruitment