West Bromwich
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
NEOS Engineering are working with a successful specialist equipment hire business who are looking to appoint an experienced Depot Manager to lead their Birmingham operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced depot, branch, or operations professional from the plant hire, equipment rental, or engineering sector who is looking to take ownership of a busy site and drive operational performance, customer service, and team development.
The business provides specialist equipment hire solutions to customers across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors, supporting projects with a wide range of machinery, attachments, and associated services. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical support, they are looking for a hands-on leader to help deliver continued growth.
The Role:
Full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the depot
Leading and developing a team across hire desk, operations, and engineering support
Managing depot performance, utilisation, profitability, and customer satisfaction
Overseeing equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and fleet standards
Building strong relationships with key customers and supporting business growth
Ensuring smooth coordination of deliveries, collections, servicing, and repairs
Driving operational improvements and maintaining high service standards
Monitoring compliance, health & safety, and company procedures
Supporting recruitment, training, and development of the depot team
The Person:
Proven experience managing a depot, branch, or operational function within plant hire, equipment rental, or a similar industry
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams
Commercially aware with the ability to improve performance and identify opportunities
Good understanding of equipment hire operations and customer service
Organised, proactive, and confident making operational decisions
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach
Desirable:
Background in plant hire, construction equipment, attachments, or heavy machinery
Experience managing hire desks, engineers, drivers, or field service teams
Strong knowledge of fleet management and equipment maintenance processes
Previous Depot Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, or Hire Manager experience
The Package:
Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
Monday–Friday working pattern
Opportunity to lead and develop a successful depot operation
Long-term career progression within an established specialist hire business
Professional and supportive working environment
If you’re an experienced Depot Manager, Branch Manager, Hire Manager, or Operations Manager looking for your next challenge in Birmingham, apply today for a confidential conversation with NEOS Engineering
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year