Depot Manager

Position:                Depot Manager
Location:               Bristol
Salary:                   Up to £57,000 + Company Car + Performance Bonus (10% of base salary) Hours:                    Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (39 hours)
Benefits:               25 days holiday + bank holidays, Personal pension scheme (3.5% employee = 5.5% employer / 5% employee = 7.5% employer), Life assurance (5x basic salary from day one), Discount shopping portal, Free on-site parking, Ride to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders and access to training and continuous development

Depot Manager Opportunity

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for keeping fleets moving? We’re looking for a motivated and experienced HGV Depot Manager to take charge of our busy Bristol depot and drive operational excellence in a thriving, growing business.
We’re one of the UK’s leading providers of fleet maintenance and workshop solutions, trusted by some of the biggest names in logistics and transport. With continued growth across our network, we’re investing in people who share our commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Depot Manager duties

As Depot Manager, you’ll be at the heart of operations – leading a skilled team of technicians, service advisors, and support staff. You’ll ensure the workshop runs smoothly, customers are delighted, and every vehicle leaves the depot road-ready and compliant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader with strong technical understanding to make their mark and progress their career.

• Manage day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team – driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as the go-to contact for service and operational issues.
• Deliver on key performance metrics including productivity, compliance, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Oversee resource planning, workshop scheduling, and cost control.
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety, DVSA, and industry standards.
• Report on branch performance and contribute to wider business planning.

Depot Manager experience required

• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role within an HGV or commercial vehicle workshop.
• Strong technical understanding of HGV maintenance and compliance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• A proactive, customer-first approach and commercial mindset.
• Confident with IT systems and workshop management software.
• Full UK driving licence (HGV licence advantageous but not essential).

Join a company that values your expertise, gives you the autonomy to lead, and supports your career every step of the way. Apply today and take the next step in your management career with a business that keeps the UK moving.