Depot Manager

At Lynch, we've been supporting the UK construction industry with reliable plant hire for over 40 years. Known for our personal service, safety-first mindset, and sustainable solutions, we take pride in doing things differently.

People are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for an experienced Depot Manager to lead our Inverness depot, ensuring strong operational performance, commercial success, and an engaged, high-performing team. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives on accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional customer service.

As Depot Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operational success of the depot, including:

• Providing strong, inspirational leadership that role models Lynch values and maintains high standards
• Leading, coaching, motivating and developing your team to achieve their full potential
• Delivering targets across sales, profit, utilisation, stock availability, stock loss, debt, payroll, costs and customer satisfaction
• Driving operational efficiency through performance reviews, resource planning and effective scheduling
• Ensuring compliance with all systems, procedures and processes so information and invoicing are accurate and complete
• Implementing business initiatives and change programmes right first time
• Using knowledge of the local market, competitors and customers to influence business decisions
• Managing cost centre and payroll expenditure within agreed budgets
• Improving team capability through effective recruitment and ongoing training
• Supporting regional network changes to ensure seamless customer service
• Authorising commercial deals that generate sustainable profit growth
• Maintaining clear, consistent communication around performance, targets and company vision
• Visiting key customers and strengthening relationships
• Championing HSQE standards to safeguard our people, customers and business
• Ensuring operational KPIs remain aligned with company expectations
• Driving engagement, productivity and retention across the depot team

We're looking for a driven and experienced manager who leads from the front and takes ownership of results.

You’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience within plant hire or the construction industry
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and cost centres
• Knowledge of plant machinery and depot operations
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Confidence to influence, challenge and drive continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships internally and externally
• A team-player mindset with a focus on collaboration across departments

• A role with purpose and opportunity to make a real impact in the region
• A collaborative and inclusive environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• £250 ?
  
  Love to Learn? voucher each year to support your personal growth and learning goals
• One Volunteer Day per year to spend helping a cause that you care about
• Subsidised gym membership - we'll cover 50% of your monthly cost (subject to criteria)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular team socials and events

At Lynch, our people are our greatest asset, and that is why we invest in the skills and futures of each employee. We believe that creating an exceptional people experience is the key to delivering better performance for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

We trust and respect our colleagues and are committed to building a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is heard, valued, and empowered to make a difference. Join our Inverness team and help us continue delivering excellence while supporting customers to Build Britain's Infrastructure.

If you're ready to lead a high-performing depot and drive operational and commercial success in Inverness, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your CV or apply online today.