Depot Manager

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM Site Solutions are looking for an experienced Depot Manager based in Wellingborough.You will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of the depot, ensuring the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of BAM Site Solutions products and services. The role is accountable for depot operations, asset management, customer service, people leadership and financial performance, ensuring that all activities are delivered in line with BAM Site Solutions' operational, commercial and strategic objectives. There may be a requirement to work at any other BAM location as required. Making Possible Lead depot operations to ensure safe, efficient and effective service delivery. Oversee hire, service, logistics, maintenance and refurbishment activities to required standards. Monitor performance and drive improvements in productivity, efficiency and service quality. Maintain facilities, equipment and assets. Support business continuity through effective planning. Ensure operational processes align with BAM standards. Maximise utilisation, availability and ROI of assets. Maintain, inspect and prepare assets to quality standards. Work with Product Managers to optimise fleet performance. Monitor stock, asset movements and inventory accuracy. Support fleet planning and investment decisions. Manage depot P&L, budgets, forecasts and expenditure. Drive utilisation, revenue growth and operational efficiency. Support work‑winning and customer retention. Identify improvements, cost reductions and savings. Embed commercial awareness across the team. Lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team. Set objectives aligned to business goals. Conduct reviews, development planning and succession. Promote engagement, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion. Ensure appropriate staffing and capability. Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Champion a positive safety culture. Ensure compliance with policies, legislation and regulations. Improve safety performance and risk management. Support BAM sustainability objectives. Meet statutory, environmental and compliance requirements. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and customers. Collaborate with Product, Service Network and Commercial teams. Represent the depot within BAM and wider activities. Support strategic and improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes. Support new products, systems and technologies. Promote innovation, best practice and knowledge sharing. Drive initiatives improving efficiency, profitability and service quality. IND1 Your team Based in Wellingborough, there may be a requirement to work at any other BAM location as required. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits package What do you bring to the role? In‑depth knowledge and experience of the UK construction plant, products and services within a similar operational and technical role. Experience in establishing and delivering work programmes and schedules. Experience in strategic customer and supplier management and negotiation. A track record of targeted commercial success. Hands‑on experience in creating reports and managing budgets. Excellent organisational and time‑management skills. Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Expert commercial acumen and problem‑solving skills. Excellent client‑facing and supply‑chain‑facing skills. Experience of managing teams. A high degree of energy and self‑motivation. A respected role model for both the commercial team and wider region. Enthusiasm and the ability to inspire and motivate people. Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills, capable of consulting and collaborating with key players and teams at all levels within the business. Ability to multi‑task and provide focus, direction and solutions where required. High level of IT systems awareness, including SAP, Stage Gate, SharePoint and bespoke reporting applications. Ability to understand and work to the BAM values. About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in making possible".