Simply Hire Ltd
Assistant Transport/Depot Manager
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Company Description
Simply Hire ltd, founded in 1997, is a well-established provider of waste management and related services across London, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, it supports the events, hospitality, construction, and drainage sectors. The group offers luxury toilet trailers, portable toilets, showers, welfare units, and comprehensive waste management solutions. Its environmental services include effluent tank emptying, gully sucking, high-pressure water jet cleaning, hazardous waste removal, and septic tank cleaning. With a diverse fleet of purpose-built vehicles, Simply Hire delivers cost-effective, end-to-end solutions, even for logistically challenging locations.
Role Description
The Assistant Transport/Depot Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Rainham, Essex, supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the depot and transport fleet. This role involves:
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- Coordinating vehicle movements and driver schedules
- Monitoring asset availability
- Ensuring that jobs are completed safely, on time, and to client specifications
- Assisting with route planning
- Managing documentation and compliance records
- Overseeing vehicle checks and maintenance scheduling
- Helping supervise depot staff
- Supporting health and safety practices
- Maintaining accurate operational reports and logs
- Liaising with customers and internal teams to resolve operational issues, support service quality, and contribute to continuous improvement in depot and transport processes
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Qualifications
- Experience in transport, logistics, or depot operations management, ideally within waste management, construction, or related services.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, including route planning, scheduling, and coordinating multiple jobs and vehicles.
- Knowledge of transport regulations, health and safety standards, and compliance requirements relevant to commercial fleets.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with drivers, depot staff, management, and customers.
- Proficiency in basic IT and transport management systems, with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems under time pressure and make sound operational decisions.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in an operational environment is beneficial.
- Valid UK driving licence; an HGV licence or CPC qualification would be an advantage.
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