Depot Manager

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

Carrier Rental Systems, part of the global Carrier Corporation, operates throughout the UK and worldwide, 24/7 and 365 days a year, providing a range of market-leading rental products to a variety of clients and industries.

About the role

The role is to proactively and engagingly lead and manage the depot and its team, ensuring the highest standards of EHS and presentation. You will be responsible for optimising the availability and utilisation of rental assets, driving operational excellence, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture. This includes maintaining regular and thorough communication, demonstrating hands-on, visible, and engaging leadership, and motivating the team to achieve both safety and operational objectives.

What will you be doing?

• Managing the day-to-day running of depot office and administration teams (hire desk, contracts administration, logistics, general administration).

• Being involved in the running of the workshop and engineer management.

• Ensuring all systems and records are well maintained with high levels of data entry accuracy.

• Overseeing the office and administration teams, supporting accordingly, and conducting monthly mentor sessions.

• Ensuring adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.

  To be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.

• Holding regular team meetings and attending weekly depot meetings.

• Promoting the highest standards of customer service and continuous improvement.

• Working closely with the wider depot network, service department, and sales teams.

• Acting quickly when problems arise and establishing an open system of communication to ensure consistent treatment of issues.

• Overseeing the overall invoice dispute logs and query resolution.

• Fully complying with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, Safety Commitments, RAMS, ACE.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary

• Company car

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Benefits Central Platform hosting employee rewards and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources.

What we’re looking for:

• Hands-on experience in a similar role, ideally within the service or rental industry.

• Proven experience in managing teams of 30+ people, with strong leadership and engagement skills.

• Strong commitment to HSE and operational excellence.

• Organized, proactive, and focused approach to process improvement and modernization.

• Self-motivation and the ability to inspire and lead teams effectively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and influence.

• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Confidence, approachability, and adaptability to embrace change and innovation.

Our commitment to you

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We strive to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback and always challenging ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way. Join us and make a difference.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between £34,500.00-£69,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.   

Other Compensation

This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination

Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other applicable protected class.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 14 calendar days from Job Posting Date. Job Posting Date: 1 July 2026

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