Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: Plymouth

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established and growing business within the specialist equipment and services sector in the search for a Depot Manager to lead its Plymouth operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operations professional to take ownership of a busy depot, managing day-to-day performance while driving customer growth, operational excellence, and team development.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance of the Plymouth depot, leading a small team and ensuring the smooth delivery of operational, commercial, and compliance objectives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting larger projects across the region. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues across the wider business, backed by an experienced leadership and support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the depot, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
• Manage depot budgets, profit and loss performance, KPIs, and operational targets.
• Support the achievement of sales objectives through relationship building, exceptional customer service, and business development activity.
• Generate new sales opportunities and conduct customer site visits.
• Ensure all health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are consistently maintained.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small team across office and operational functions.
• Work collaboratively with other locations to provide the highest levels of customer service and operational support.

About You

• Previous experience in a depot, branch, operations, or service management role.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, P&L, and performance metrics.
• Confident leading teams and driving operational improvements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within the lifting, hire, plant, construction, industrial, or related sectors would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than six penalty points.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60k
• Company car
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established depot operation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an ambitious operations leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.