Reporting to the Regional Workshop Manager, an organization is seeking an experienced Depot Manager for effective day-to-day management of the depot. This role covers accessories stock management, repair activities, daily team scheduling, and maintaining an organised, safe and efficient depot operation.
About the Role — Depot & Accessories Management
Core Function: Managing accessories stock from receipt through storage, repair and disposal
Repair Coordination: Overseeing accessories repair works, prioritisation and turnaround times
Team Leadership: Planning and scheduling depot team activities based on workload and priority
Reporting: Preparing management reports on stock position, productivity and operational risks
Career Opportunity & Operational Impact
Cross-Functional Role: Working closely with Workshop, Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams
KPI Ownership: Supporting development of KPIs covering stock accuracy and repair turnaround
Skill Development: Build expertise in inventory control, team supervision and HSE compliance
Career Growth: Take ownership of a critical depot function supporting broader operations
Position Overview
This Depot Manager role involves managing day-to-day depot operations and organisation, managing accessories stock from receipt through disposal, inspecting accessories to determine serviceability, coordinating repair works within agreed turnaround times, planning and scheduling the depot team’s daily activities, monitoring productivity and identifying bottlenecks, ensuring HSE compliance across all depot activities, and preparing regular reports on stock position, repair backlog and operational risks.
Why This Role Matters: As Depot Manager, you keep critical accessories moving through receipt, repair and redeployment so operations never stall for lack of serviceable equipment, apply disciplined inventory and repair-turnaround management to prevent both stock shortages and wasted depot space, lead a multi-skilled team through clear daily scheduling and productivity tracking, maintain rigorous HSE and housekeeping standards across the depot, and build a strong operational leadership career supporting workshop and logistics functions.
Key Responsibilities
Depot Operations & Organisation
- Manage the day-to-day operation and organisation of the depot, ensuring safe, clean and orderly conditions
- Coordinate the movement, positioning and storage of accessories to maximise space utilisation
Stock & Accessories Management
- Manage accessories stock from receipt through storage, issue, return, inspection, repair and disposal
- Regularly inspect accessories, distinguishing serviceable, repairable, obsolete and non-serviceable items
- Assess damaged or defective accessories and recommend repair, refurbishment, quarantine or disposal
- Maintain effective controls to prevent incorrect classification of serviceable or obsolete items
Repair Coordination & Scheduling
- Coordinate and oversee accessories repair works within agreed turnaround times and quality standards
- Establish and monitor target completion times, taking corrective action where behind schedule
- Plan and schedule the depot team’s daily and weekly activities based on workload and priority
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Monitor individual and team productivity, identifying underperformance and bottlenecks
- Maintain visibility of outstanding work, aged repair jobs and pending inspections
- Support development of KPIs covering stock accuracy, repair turnaround and depot efficiency
- Prepare regular reports for management covering stock position, backlog and operational risks
Safety, Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Ensure all depot activities comply with HSE policies and safe working practices
- Carry out regular inspections of the depot and storage areas
- Work closely with Workshop, Operations, Procurement and Logistics teams
- Provide leadership and support to depot personnel and identify training requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Associate’s degree, trade certification or diploma in logistics, warehouse management, mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in depot, warehouse, workshop, logistics or heavy equipment support operations
- Proven experience in team supervision and day-to-day operational scheduling
- Experience in inventory and stock management, preferably involving technical or heavy equipment accessories
- Experience coordinating repair, maintenance or refurbishment activities preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage changing priorities
- Good understanding of stock control, inventory accuracy and material handling practices
- Ability to coordinate and schedule a multi-skilled team effectively
- Good understanding of HSE requirements for depot, lifting, storage and material-handling activities
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP or inventory management systems
- Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and housekeeping standards
About This Depot Management Opportunity
This Depot Manager role sits at the center of accessories stock management and repair coordination, reporting directly to the Regional Workshop Manager. The position combines hands-on inventory control, team leadership and cross-functional coordination, offering an experienced operations professional the chance to drive efficiency, safety and productivity across a critical depot function.
Career Excellence: Lead accessories stock and repair operations within a well-organised, efficiency-driven depot environment.
Who Should Apply?
- Depot/Warehouse Supervisors: With 5+ years managing accessories or heavy equipment stock
- Workshop Team Leaders: Experienced coordinating repair, maintenance or refurbishment activities
- ERP-Proficient Inventory Managers: Comfortable with inventory management systems and reporting
- Safety-Focused Operations Managers: Committed to HSE compliance and housekeeping standards
- Cross-Functional Coordinators: Skilled working with Workshop, Operations and Procurement teams
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