Depot Manager – Sheffield | £45,000-£50,000 + Bonus, Company Vehicle & Private Healthcare

Take the lead in a thriving operation in Sheffield with excellent benefits and genuine long-term career prospects.

We’re recruiting for a Depot Manager to join a well-established equipment and materials handling business in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of a busy depot, overseeing people, processes, fleet management, and customer service while driving performance across the site.

Why apply for this role?

You’ll enjoy:

• Salary of £45,000-£50,000
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Private healthcare cover
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance cover
• Opportunity to lead an established operation in Sheffield
• A varied role with autonomy and responsibility
• Long-term career development within a growing business

Key Responsibilities:

As Depot Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the depot by:

• Overseeing daily depot operations and workflow
• Managing forklift fleet availability, servicing, and maintenance schedules
• Coordinating forklift deliveries, collections, and transportation
• Supervising workshop, service, and depot teams
• Planning and allocating resources to meet operational demands
• Tracking performance, costs, and productivity targets
• Maintaining accurate operational, maintenance, and inventory records
• Working closely with sales, service, and logistics teams
• Recruiting, training, and developing staff
• Driving continuous improvement in efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Experience within the forklift, plant, HGV, or powered access sectors
• A strong background as a manager within a depot, workshop, or operational environment
• Previous experience in a leadership role such as a service manager or similar
• Strong organisational and people management skills
• A focus on customer service, safety, and operational excellence
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you’re looking for your next Depot Manager opportunity in Sheffield and want to join a business where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career in Sheffield.

Job Number │ 936275 / INDPLANT
Location │ Sheffield
Role │ Depot Manager

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