Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 38,001 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Depot Operations Lead – Reading
We’re recruiting a hands‑on Depot Operations Lead to run yard, washbay and workshop operations for a major supplier of site welfare and consumables. Your role is keeping the depot safe, efficient and delivering on time, every time.
The Role
Lead the operational team, drive safety and quality, and ensure all products are processed, prepared and delivered in‑full to customers.
Key Responsibilities (Condensed)
Run daily depot operations across yard, washbay and workshop
Maintain a safe working environment and strong housekeeping
Ensure high stock quality and PDIs completed correctly and on time
Embed 5S/Lean processes and support continuous improvement
Manage returned fleet, capture damages and process charges
Process orders through BCA/Insphire with accurate asset control
Plan workloads, direct the team and coordinate with transport
Provide clear updates on stock, deliveries and fleet standards
Control overtime and support stock/consumable management
Lead and coach the operational team
What You Need
Line management experience
Plant/hire industry background is preferred
H&S awareness + operator certification (CPCS, FLT etc.) are desirable
Customer‑focused mindset and strong communication skills
Salary: £38,000
Hours: Mon–Thu 07:45–16:30, Fri 07:00–15:30