Job title: Assistant Depot Manager
Reports to: Depot Manager
Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Location: East Grinstead
About us
Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. Is a leading generator hire company
in the UK, specialising in providing reliable, sustainable power solutions for various
sectors, such as construction/infrastructure, electrical contractors and utilities, and
various other applications. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction
has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.
Job Purpose:
The Assistant Depot Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day
running of the South East Depot, ensuring smooth coordination across all operational
teams, including Engineers, Transport (Drivers), Hire Desk and Administration
functions.
This role is key to maintaining high operational standards, ensuring equipment is
prepared to specification and on time, transport is efficiently scheduled, and depot
resources are aligned to meet business needs. The Assistant Depot Manager also plays
a hands-on role in fostering a safe, productive, and positive working environment
while supporting continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Management
Supervise & Support:
The Hire desk function
The Generator PDI Team
The Electrical PDI Team
The Transport Team
Operational oversight
Oversee the entire generator hire process, ensuring timely and efficient service
delivery
Liaise with the Asset Management team to ensure suitable levels of stock and fleet
availability at the depot
Customer Service & Relationship Management
Act as an escalation point for complex high profile customer enquiries or issues,
ensuring prompt resolution
Supervisor / mentor the Rental Controllers to maintain high levels of customer
standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and company
stakeholders
Compliance & Safety
Ensure all equipment adheres to relevant safety and compliant standards and
company policies
Oversee the company’s health and safety procedures to ensure compliance
Maintain a professional image of the depot at all times, ensuring site standards
reflect the company’s values and commitment to quality
Reporting & Analysis
Provide regular reports on team performance, customer spends, customer
satisfaction and operational efficiencies to the Depot Manager
Use data driven insights to identify areas for improvement and implement
process enhancements
Present performance updates to the Depot Manager highlighting successes and
addressing challenges
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in a management role within the equipment hire or Power
Generation industry
Strong commercial background with regards to generator / plant hire
Experience in leading diverse depot teams, including HGV drivers, engineers,
internal sales and administration teams
Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills
Proficiency in using rental management software packages
Understanding of compliance, safety and regulatory standards within the
generator hire industry
What we offer:
We offer great benefits to all of our staff:
23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service
Competitive salary
Excellent development and progression opportunities
Company pension scheme
Private medical scheme
Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
Our philosophy:
At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.
Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.
If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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