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Join the Leading Force in Modular Buildings and Site Accommodation: Become a Depot Manager at Wernick Hire! For 90 years, Wernick Hire, a proud member of the Wernick Group, has been at the forefront of providing top‑notch permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation across the UK. With our rich history of growth and a recent profit doubling in just five years, our success is driven by the dedication and enthusiasm of our workforce. About the Role Due to retirement, we’re looking for a dynamic Depot Manager Designate to learn all aspects of our Hire Depot operations. In this pivotal role you will work with an experienced General Manager to ensure the depot runs smoothly, uphold the highest Health and Safety standards, and drive profitability. After approximately 12 months working with the team, you will take on the role of Depot Manager. Your Role (During the Designate Phase) Lead with Excellence – oversee depot operations to ensure everything runs seamlessly. Champion Safety – uphold rigorous Health and Safety standards to protect our team and operations. Drive Success – manage depot performance to achieve operational and financial success. Key Responsibilities (After Approximately 12 Months) Promote and expand Wernick Hire by sourcing new enquiries. Respond promptly to all enquiries to ensure customer satisfaction. Provide precise and profitable costing for all enquiries. Conduct thorough site surveys and produce clear, accurate sketch drawings when needed. Coordinate and manage hire contracts from order receipt to handover. Monitor progress to ensure timely completion of orders. Develop staff through effective training and mentorship. Ensure strict Health and Safety compliance. Take overall responsibility for the depot's P&L, cost management and profitability. Oversee yard and office staff, handle basic HR functions and record sickness/absence with the HR department. Maintain a thorough understanding of each job function within the depot. Use the MCS RM/CRM system proficiently. Ensure quality management system awareness and compliance. Manage asset records accurately. Attend and pass the IOSH course and participate in Team Academy leadership and sales training. Remain composed in a busy, high‑pressure environment and make independent decisions. Plan workload effectively, multitask and delegate tasks evenly among the team. Communicate at all levels and take ownership of issues, providing solutions or suggestions for resolution. Ensure depot KPIs are met or exceeded. Adhere to customer Service Level Agreements. Our Ideal Candidate Previous management experience, ideally within the hire or construction industry. Ability to learn, drive growth and performance. Who We Are Looking For (Key Attributes) Sales and Business Development skills (Essential) Strong Communication skills (Essential) Attention to Detail (Essential) Project Management skills (Desirable) Leadership and Team Development experience (some previous experience of leading a team) Health and Safety awareness (Essential) Financial awareness – learning all aspects of the P&L (Essential) Human Resources Management (Desirable) Operational Knowledge (Essential) Asset Management (Desirable) Training and Professional Development expertise (Essential) Calm under pressure (Essential) Effective Workload Management (Essential) Problem‑solving abilities (Essential) Performance and KPI Management (Desirable) Customer Service excellence (Essential) What You Will Get In Return Competitive salary and bonus scheme Hybrid company car and fuel cards Generous holiday allowance (rising with service) Option to buy extra holidays Option to sell or carry over up to five days holidays Christmas shutdown Early finish on Fridays Group pension Annual salary review each January Life assurance of double annual salary Personal accident insurance Free onsite parking Employee assistance programme Training and progression opportunities Family‑run and well‑established, secure company (trading 90 years) Open door policy Employee referral scheme Benefits scheme (discounted retailers) Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers Direct communication with the MD‑CEO through staff satisfaction surveys Outreach day – ability to volunteer with a charity for one day a year Equal Opportunities We are an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible. Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly. Visa and Employment Rights The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You must have the right to work in the UK. Application Details Location: Wernick Hire – Hull, 2 Elba St., Hull, England, HU9 5LY Job Type: Full‑time Salary: Based on experience Posted: 4th November 2025 – Applications accepted until 18th November 2025. Apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wernick Group Limited

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