Depot Manager

Depot Manager Milton Keynes £50,000 to £55,000 + Benefits + Car The Role NEOS Engineering Recruitment are partnering with a highly successful and well-established business to recruit an experienced Depot Manager for their Milton Keynes Depot. This is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for a depot managing a small team and a wide variety of plant equipment. This is not a desk-based role. It is hands-on, demanding, and suited to someone who thrives in high-responsibility environments and enjoys running a tight, efficient operation. Key Responsibilities Full operational and commercial responsibility for the depot Leading, managing, and developing a team of 5–10 staff Driving utilisation, availability, and asset performance Ensuring maintenance standards are met and upheld Ownership of Health & Safety compliance and best practice Managing performance, productivity, and daily operational challenges Maintaining high customer service standards Driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and profitability Acting as the senior decision-maker on site Operating Hours Monday to Friday: 07:30 – 17:30 This is a demanding leadership role requiring resilience, commitment, and strong decision-making Equipment Responsibility You will have responsibility for a mixed fleet including: Heavy Plant Modular / Site Accommodation Generators Powered Access Equipment Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who: Has proven experience managing a busy, profitable depot or similar operation Is a strong, confident people manager Can lead from the front and hold high standards Is commercially aware and operationally strong Thrives in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments Lives within 20 miles MK Depot Qualifications (Required / Strongly Preferred) First Aid IOSH or SMSTS Strong leadership capability Commercial awareness Common sense and sound judgement Why This Role? This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, well-paid leadership role running a highly profitable depot with real autonomy, responsibility, and influence. If you enjoy being accountable for performance, people, and profit — this role will suit you