Assistant Depot Manager NEW

Pembroke, Dyfed
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Location: Pembroke

Salary: 30,000- 35,000 salary dependant on experience

Join a successful engineering business specialising in lifting, inspection, and safety equipment, supporting customers across the UK through a network of regional depots. With a strong commitment to employee development, teamwork, and exceptional customer service, the company provides a supportive environment where careers can grow. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Hire Controller / Depot Assistant to play a key role in the day-to-day operation of a busy depot.

Role Overview

• Manage daily depot administration, including raising hire and sales contracts.
• Process customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy throughout.
• Assist with picking, packing, and preparing equipment for dispatch.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support stock control activities.
• Keep the depot clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Support the Depot Manager and provide cover when required.
• Help coordinate daily depot operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Identify operational issues and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Promote excellent customer service and maintain high operational standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a depot, hire desk, warehouse, or supervisory environment.
• Strong IT and computer literacy.
• Experience raising hire or sales contracts would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience supervising or supporting a small team is desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Salary & Benefits

• 30,000- 35,000 dependant on experience
• Employee profit share scheme.
• Company pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee discount.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Store discount.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Genuine career progression within a growing business.
• Supportive, collaborative, family-oriented working environment.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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