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Depot Manager job

Depot Manager

Iveco Retail Limited Unit 6, Kennet Weir Business Park, Arrowhead Road, Reading, RG7 4AD, GB
Competitive per year
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Job Details

Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-Time
Department: Service & Support

Job Description

Depot Manager – Reading

Location: Reading RG7 4AD
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Depot Manager to lead our Reading depot, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the site while delivering excellent customer service, strong financial performance, and an engaged, high-performing team.This is a hands-on leadership role offering constant learning, working within a committed, collaborative, and passionate team. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, time-constrained environment and will be focused on operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Depot Manager, you will have full responsibility for the performance and operation of the depot, including people, processes, health & safety, customer satisfaction, and commercial results.You will work closely with parts, service, and operational teams to ensure efficient workflows, effective stock control, and a consistently high standard of service delivery.

The Specifics

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Overall management of the Reading depot’s daily operations• Leading, motivating, and developing depot staff
  • Ensuring excellent customer service across all departments
  • Overseeing parts operations, including front and rear counters where required
  • Controlling stock movements, accuracy, and availability
  • Ensuring compliance with health & safety and company policies
  • Managing depot performance against KPIs and targets
  • Supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  • Acting as a key point of contact between the depot and senior management

What We’re Looking For

We want to work with the best people, regardless of background or formal qualifications. You’ll fit right in if you bring:
  • Strong leadership and people management skills
  • Experience in a depot, parts, automotive, or commercial vehicle environment
  • A proactive, hands-on, and solution-focused mindset
  • The ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities
  • Passion for learning, development, and continuous improvement
  • Excellent organisational and communication skillsPreferred experience: 1 year preferred

Benefits of Working at Iveco Retail

We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package, including:
  • 24 days annual leave per year
  • Carry over up to 5 days annual leave
  • Life Assurance (1x salary)
  • Duvet Day
  • Company pension contribution up to 5%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Attractive overtime rates up to 130%
  • Bonus, incentive, and commission schemes

Additional Information

Ability to commute/relocate: Reading RG7 4AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

It is a condition of employment that employees may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of them. Furthermore, it may be necessary to change the roles and responsibilities from time to time. Management reserves the right to implement such changes.

This will be a role offering constant learning, working as part of a committed and collaborative team. We are very passionate about what we do and, therefore, the successful candidate will be focused and capable of delivering in a fast-paced and time-constrained environment.

Iveco Retail wants to work with the best people, no matter their background or qualifications. So, if you are passionate about learning new things, have great experience, talent, and passion, you will fit right in.

Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate: Reading RG7 4AD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Additional Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Private Healthcare

About the Company

We are Iveco Retail, part of Iveco Group, a global organisation committed to transforming our business and leading the change towards a more sustainable future. We continuously push boundaries, embrace innovation, and deliver outstanding products and services to our customers. At Iveco Group, WE GO BEYOND.

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