Hire Depot Supervisor

Hire Depot Supervisor | Inverurie, Aberdeen. Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Hire Depot Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy hire depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising depot staff, ensuring equipment availability and safety, delivering exceptional customer service, and supporting operational performance across the depot. This is a practical role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable being both operational and customer-facing. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise daily depot operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and compliance with company standards * Lead, coach, and support depot staff, ensuring high performance and strong team engagement * Manage equipment hire workflows including intake, inspection, maintenance coordination, and dispatch * Ensure all equipment is maintained, compliant, and ready for hire * Handle customer enquiries, bookings, and issue resolution in a professional and timely manner * Maintain accurate records relating to hires, stock, inspections, and health & safety * Monitor depot housekeeping standards and ensure a safe working environment at all times * Support stock control, asset tracking, and damage reporting * Carry out deliveries and collections when required Health & Safety: * Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and company policies * Carry out regular safety checks and risk assessments within the depot * Promote a strong safety-first culture among all depot staff Skills & Experience Required: * Previous experience within a hire depot, plant hire, tools hire, logistics, or related environment * Supervisory or team leadership experience * Strong organisational and communication skills * Customer-focused mindset with the ability to resolve issues effectively * Good IT literacy with experience using depot or hire management systems Licence & Driving Requirements: * Full UK driving licence (essential) * Comfortable and confident driving a 3.5 tonne van Personal Attributes: * Hands-on and proactive approach * Reliable, flexible, and able to work under pressure * Strong attention to detail * Ability to lead by example