Depot Manager
- Legal Entity: SVAT LTD
Company Description
SIXT van & truck are a leading commercial vehicle rental company, delivering high-quality service to a wide range of clients across the UK. Our fleet includes everything from vans and trucks to specialist commercial vehicles, and we take pride in our customer-first approach and strong industry partnerships. As part of the global SIXT family, we offer excellent opportunities for growth and development within a forward-thinking and supportive team environment.
Job Description
Join SIXT and Lead the Launch of Our New Midlands Branch!
As SIXT Van & Truck continues to grow and expand across the UK, we're thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new Midlands branch — and we're looking for a collaborative, focused, and hands-on Depot Manager to lead the charge.
This is your opportunity to take full ownership of a branch from day one — managing operations, motivating a diverse team, and playing a key role in delivering outstanding service to our growing customer base. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to grow your career with a global mobility leader, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing – Your Day-to-Day:
- Leading and supporting a team of Hire Coordinators, Vehicle Valeters, Van Liners, Mechanics, and Drivers
- Allocating and monitoring daily workloads across hire desk, drivers, and workshop
- Reviewing customer and vehicle reports, taking action where needed to ensure smooth, efficient operations
- Driving a service-first culture with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
- Ensuring full compliance with company Health & Safety policies
- Attending and contributing to weekly stakeholder meetings
- Developing and implementing strategies to boost efficiency and profitability
- Acting as the face of the branch, building lasting customer and stakeholder relationships
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced management role, ideally within the hire or transport industry
- A passion for exceptional customer service and team development
- The ability to prioritise, stay calm under pressure, and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build solid relationships at all levels
- Attention to detail and a hands-on leadership style
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word essential)
- Experience with Prohire is a big plus
Additional Information
Benefits include:
- Salary £33,500 - £37,000 plus bonus
- Employer Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Car
About us:
We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!