Assistant Depot Manager

About the role

Join a leading engineering business that supplies lifting, inspection and safety equipment across the UK. As an Assistant Depot Manager you will support the smooth daily operation of a busy regional depot, ensuring orders are processed accurately and customers receive exceptional service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily depot administration, including raising hire and sales contracts.
• Process customer orders efficiently and verify accuracy.
• Assist with picking, packing and preparing equipment for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support stock‑control activities.
• Keep the depot clean, organised and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Support the Depot Manager and provide cover when required.
• Identify operational issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a depot, hire desk, warehouse or supervisory environment.
• Strong IT and computer literacy; experience raising hire or sales contracts is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast‑paced setting.
• Proactive problem‑solving attitude and a positive, can‑do mindset.
• Experience supervising or supporting a small team is desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30,000‑£35,000 dependent on experience.
• Employee profit‑share scheme and company pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee and store discounts, health and wellbeing programme.
• Ongoing training, development opportunities and genuine career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative, family‑oriented working environment.