Job Description

Pay:

34,000.00 - 38,000.00 per year

Job description:

Depot Operations Manager - Site & Equipment Operations

Location:

Henfield (Primary Base) with responsibility for Kent Operations

Company:

SiteEquip LTD

Job Type:

Full-time

About Us

We are a leading provider of Welfare hire services in the construction sector, dedicated to delivering operational excellence and exceptional customer service. We're seeking a dynamic Manager to lead our site and equipment operations across key regional sites.

Role Purpose

As General Manager - Site & Equipment Operations, you'll drive operational excellence across depots, yards, equipment, drivers, and vehicle fleets. This leadership role focuses on ensuring hired equipment is maintained, stocked, and road-ready, while supporting driver welfare and promoting a safety-first culture. You'll maximise equipment utilisation to support revenue growth and customer satisfaction, without involvement in logistics or route planning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Yard Supervisors across sites to maintain consistent operational standards, overseeing equipment servicing, workshop activity, stock control, cleaning processes, and hire-readiness. Manage driver welfare initiatives, including facilities, PPE, training, and support, while handling non-logistics shift scheduling to boost engagement and retention. Collaborate with the Fleet Maintenance Manager on planned and reactive maintenance schedules, vehicle safety checks, inspections, and compliance with O-Licence and transport regulations. Maximise hire equipment utilisation to drive revenue, supporting sales and customer service teams with accurate stock availability and quick turnaround. Identify operational inefficiencies and lead improvements across sites, including yard cleanliness, environmental compliance, and service quality. Recruit, onboard, and develop yard staff, supervisors, drivers, and cleaners, conducting training, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and performance reviews. Ensure full adherence to health & safety, environmental, and transport regulations, investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions. Manage budgets for maintenance, yard operations, fleet, and welfare, monitoring KPIs such as equipment hire-readiness, vehicle uptime, and customer satisfaction.

Key Accountabilities

Achieve high equipment hire-readiness and vehicle uptime. Maintain zero major safety incidents across sites. Deliver annual cost efficiencies in maintenance, repairs, fleet, and welfare operations. Ensure 100% compliance with transport, site, and environmental regulations. Drive high utilisation of hire equipment to support revenue growth and excellent customer service. Build and retain a high-performing, safety-conscious operational team.

What We're Looking For

Ideally proven experience in operational management within construction, plant hire, or equipment sectors. Strong leadership skills with a focus on people development, safety, and performance improvement. Knowledge of fleet maintenance, health & safety regulations, and budget management. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams. A proactive, results-driven mindset with a commitment to customer service excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Henfield BN5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person