Automotive Depot Manager - Commercial Vehicles
Reading | Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
Are you a driven leader with a passion for aftersales excellence and operational performance? Ready to take full ownership of a busy depot and make a real impact? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role within the commercial vehicles sector.
To be considered - you must have proven leadership experience within a main automotive dealer workshop environment.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a dynamic Automotive Depot Manager to lead and develop a high-performing aftersales operation. You’ll be at the heart of the depot, driving profitability, delivering outstanding customer service and building a motivated, efficient team.
This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing people management, commercial performance and operational excellence, this could be the perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Leading the day-to-day depot operation across parts and service
*Driving profitability through improved efficiency, utilisation, and cost control
*Managing budgets in collaboration with senior leadership
*Ensuring full compliance with health & safety and legal requirements
*Recruiting, developing, and inspiring your team
*Delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations
*Implementing training plans and continuous improvement initiatives
*Maintaining high standards across facilities, systems, and processes
*Supporting business growth and identifying new opportunities
Working Hours
Core hours are 8:00am – 6:00pm, but as Depot Manager you’ll oversee a wider operational window.
*Monday to Friday: 6:00am – 10:00pm
*Saturday: 6:00am – 12:00pm
This means coordinating teams effectively to ensure smooth, efficient coverage across all operating hours.
What We’re Looking For
*Proven leadership experience within a main dealer workshop environment
*Experience ideally with commercial vehicle products or systems
*Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
*Excellent communication and customer service skills
*Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
*A proactive, hands-on management style
*Good understanding of health & safety requirements
*IT literacy and organisational skills
*Full UK driving licence
*HGV licence – (Desirable but not essential)
What’s in It for You?
*Salary up to £65,000
*Bonus, incentives & commission schemes
*24 days holiday + option to carry over 5 days
*Duvet day
*Private medical insurance
*Pension contributions up to 5%
*Life assurance
*Overtime rates up to 130%
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, fast-moving environment where innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the core. This is a role that offers genuine autonomy, career progression and the chance to make a visible impact every day.
Interested?
If you feel you’re a strong match for this opportunity, please contact Louise at 121 Personnel