Haydock
Depot Manager – Brand New Site Launch (Haydock) Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Company Benefits Location: Haydock NEOS Engineering are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Depot Manager to lead the launch and ongoing operations of a brand-new depot in Haydock. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader to take full ownership of a new site, shape its culture, and drive its success from day one. Our client is a well-established, growing business within the engineering and industrial sector, now expanding with a new state-of-the-art depot. Key Responsibilities • Full responsibility for all depot operations, ensuring safe, efficient and profitable running of the site., • Oversee the launch and setup of a brand-new depot, including establishing processes, structure and operational standards., • Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team across operations, engineering, logistics and administration., • Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture., • Manage budgets, P&L, resource planning, stock levels and KPI reporting., • Ensure exceptional customer service and strong client relationships., • Work closely with senior management to deliver on strategic goals and growth targets., • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience managing a depot, branch, or operational centre (Plant Hire, Transport, Distribution, Engineering or similar)., • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams., • Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance., • Hands-on, proactive leader comfortable in a fast-paced operational environment., • Strong communication and customer service capability., • Solid understanding of Health & Safety compliance and operational standards. Why This Role? • Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new flagship depot., • Competitive salary of £55,000–£70,000 + bonus + benefits., • Join a growing, forward-thinking organisation during an exciting expansion phase., • Autonomy to build a high-performing team and create a strong operational culture.