Depot Manager

Role:                     Depot Manager – Vehicle Rental
Location:             Poole
Salary:                  Up to £50,000 + Bonus (OTE £55,000–£60,000) + company vehicle
Hours:                   M-F 8am-6pm (45 hours) + alternate weekends (8am-12.30pm)
Time off in lieu provided the following week

Details of the Depot Manager opportunity

This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced people manager to take ownership of a key depot and turn it into a high-performing, engaged, and customer-focused operation.
Operating within a long-established rental business with over 40 years of success and multiple sites this role offers genuine autonomy, strong senior support, and the chance to truly make the role your own.

The role of Depot Manager

As Depot Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy vehicle rental depot, managing a team of circa 18 staff (drivers and office-based colleagues).
The majority of customers are corporate and contract-based, with minimal retail interaction.
You will work closely with senior leadership while being trusted to run the depot independently, driving performance, engagement, and standards across the site.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a mixed team of drivers and office staff
• Manage rotas, attendance, performance, and day-to-day people issues
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, primarily corporate clients
• Drive improvements in service, efficiency, and depot performance
• Handle operational challenges calmly in a fast-paced environment
• Manage workload peaks and react quickly to changing circumstances
• Embed consistent standards, processes, and accountability
• Work closely with senior management, operations, and finance teams
• Take ownership of the site and lead it forward

Depot Manager experience required

This role is ideal for a hands-on, people-first manager who thrives in a busy environment and leads from the front.
You will be:

• A strong people manager who builds trust and engagement
• Comfortable managing long-standing team members and driving change
• Not a clock-watcher – flexible, committed, and resilient
• Confident dealing face-to-face with customers and stakeholders
• Able to think on your feet and use initiative
• Organised, decisive, and calm under pressure

• Previous depot, branch, operations, or large-site management experience
• Backgrounds from retail management, hospitality management, logistics, or similar environments are highly suited
• Vehicle rental experience not required – full training provided

Why this Depot Manager role

• Rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role
• Autonomy to shape the depot and directly influence performance and results
• Strong bonus potential linked to improvement and success
• Supportive culture with long-term stability and career longevity
• Use of a vehicle from the rental fleet for commuting (no company car tax)
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Strong on-site head office support
• Structured training and full handover from the current site lead

If you’re a people-driven manager looking for a new Depot Manager role where your leadership genuinely makes a difference, this is an opportunity not to be missed. contact Paul at Kemp Recruitment on 07889 424651
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