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Depot Manager

Posted 2 days ago

  • Slough, Berkshire
  • Any
  • External
Plant Depot/Site Manager
Slough
£60,000-£68,000
Hours 35 per week
Heavy Plant Machinery/Engineering
Our client are searching for a Depot/Site Manager, for their site in Slough. The company are a household name within the heavy plant and engineering industry, and their looking for a candidate with industry knowledge and experience, to join their team and make a real impact to their operation.
Role Purpose:
To manage the total operation of the depot and maximise efficiency and profitability in order to achieve targets
To liaise between customers and support services in a timely manner to provide exemplary customer service
Planning and budgeting the operation of the depot and adhering to the plan and budget approved by the company
To take responsibility for the company’s Health and Safety policy at the depot
Accountabilities:
Manage the performance of the teams to deliver revenue and service agreement sales and profitability targets
Control work in progress (WIP) to within targets set
Approve and control the use of suppliers and sub-contractors in order to improve costs and standards of work and check invoices
Ensure utilisation of labour is in accordance with targets set and that service jobs are efficiently controlled
Ensure that claim settlement on warranty recovery equals job cost or is greater
Resolve all invoice disputes within 14 days; adhering to the authorisation levels set and using commercial common sense
Deal with any health and safety or environmental issues at the depot including those under RIDDOR and if necessary, report such issues to H&S Manage
Promote good housekeeping practices at the depot to ensure a healthy and safe well-disciplined working environment
Make regular visits to customers as the representative of the company overseeing the depot operation
Liaise with other departments to prevent or solve disputes with customers
KPI's
Branch P&L
Service agreement sales
Profit target
WIP
Health and Safety – no of accidents, near misses
Key Relationships:
External customers
Workshop
Komatsu
Service teams
Sales
Person Specification:
Essential:
Industry and product knowledge
Experience of managing field based and diverse teams
Ability to work under pressure
Good people manager with experience of dealing with employee relations issues
Ability to build good relationships (internally and externally)
Results driven
Sound and swift thinking, problem solver
Desirable:
IOSH - H&S certification
Experience of coaching and developing team members
We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job roles: Sales Manager, Business Development, Field Sales, Sales Executive, Telesales, Telemarketing and Account Managers.
We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help