Depot Manager

Job title: Depot Manager Job location: Shepton Mallet Salary: £50 - £60k subject to experience Shifts: Days Hours per week: 40 Duration: Permanent Start date: Immediate Industries considered: Automotive, Rail, Mobile Plant Maintenance Disciplines considered: Engineering Management Client Summary: A Leading Player in the UK Rail Freight IndustryPosition SummaryAs the Depot Manager, you will be responsible for the operational performance and efficiency of a high performance team at our Depot in Shepton Mallet, SomersetThe principle Manager responsible for the effective return to service of our Fleet of Diesel LocomotivesTo be responsible for the direct/indirect management of circa 16 staff across the DepotProvide visible, approachable and exceptional leadership and managementTo ensure that cost controls are adhered to and deliver targeted profit growth in line with business plansManage people and assets to deliver / exceed service expectationsTo drive and continuously improve a safe and healthy working environment for all colleagues through management & observation of site compliance, health & safety rules & practicesPerson Profile/Experience:A proven Manager, you should be able to evidence effective leadership of a motivated workforce, whilst leading and coaching your direct reports.Recognise and develop talent, championing inclusion within the workforceOperating as a key leader in the business, leading by example in terms of business values and behaviourCost management is imperative in an ever changing market and running the Depot is no different, you will be expected to manage the commercial budget for the Depot, including the cost to deliver and transpose this to your colleagues and Senior Management Team through the provision of clear, transparent and accurate reporting of engineering activityKey Criteria:HNC or greaterCommercially astuteProven People Manager SkillsSound knowledge of Health & SafetyFlexibleExcellent work ethicGood sense of humourContact Information:Email: Phone: (Direct Line) PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.