Depot Manager

Depot Manager - Commercial Vehicles

Reading | Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Are you a driven leader with a passion for aftersales excellence and operational performance? Ready to take full ownership of a busy depot and make a real impact? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within the commercial vehicles sector.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic Depot Manager to lead and develop a high-performing aftersales operation. You’ll be at the heart of the depot, driving profitability, delivering outstanding customer service and building a motivated, efficient team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing people management, commercial performance and operational excellence, this could be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day depot operation across parts and service
• Driving profitability through improved efficiency, utilisation, and cost control
• Managing budgets in collaboration with senior leadership
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and legal requirements
• Recruiting, developing, and inspiring your team
• Delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations
• Implementing training plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining high standards across facilities, systems, and processes
• Supporting business growth and identifying new opportunities

Working Hours

Core hours are 8:00am – 6:00pm, but as Depot Manager you’ll oversee a wider operational window.

• Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 10:00pm
• Saturday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

This means coordinating teams effectively to ensure smooth, efficient coverage across all operating hours.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within a main dealer workshop environment
• Experience ideally with commercial vehicle products or systems
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive, hands-on management style
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements
• IT literacy and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• HGV licence – (Desirable but not essential)

What’s in It for You?

• Salary up to £65,000
• Bonus, incentives & commission schemes
• 24 days holiday + option to carry over 5 days
• Duvet day
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Life assurance
• Overtime rates up to 130%

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, fast-moving environment where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the core. This is a role that offers genuine autonomy, career progression and the chance to make a visible impact every day.

Interested?

If you feel you’re a strong match for this opportunity, please contact Louise at 121 Personnel - [email protected] or call 01702 464444.