Depot Operations Lead

Reports to: Senior Regional Operations Manager

Location: Canterbury

Role Type: Full-time, Monday - Friday (9am-5pm)

About The Role

Were looking for a hands-on Depot Operations Lead to run day-to-day depot operations and lead a high-performing workshop team. Youll be responsible for fleet readiness, staff performance, safety, and operational standards making sure the depot runs efficiently and supports excellent service delivery in the field.

Working closely with senior operations and on-street teams, youll also play a key role in process improvement, performance reporting, and maintaining a strong working relationship with the client.

What youll be doing

• Lead and manage depot and workshop teams, including mechanics and support staff
• Ensure high productivity, quality repairs, and fleet readiness
• Manage rotas, stock, tools, and depot assets
• Own health & safety compliance, toolbox talks, and safety checks
• Track performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement
• Support client reporting and contribute to monthly performance reviews

Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members

Act as the escalation point for depot-based issues

What Were Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a workshop or depot environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Confident communicator and decision-maker
• Practical mechanical or asset management knowledge
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to quality
• Someone who leads by example and drives high standards
  
  

What We Offer

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) + birthdays off
• Pension contributions and paid sick leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Annual learning & development budget
• Cycle to Work and tech schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid volunteer days
• Discounted gym memberships
• The chance to help grow one of the UKs leading micromobility operators
  
  

Diversity

At Beryl, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be fairly reviewed for the role without regard to race, religion, sexuality, age, disability, gender identity, nationality, or any other protected status. We particularly welcome people from a BAME background or those who are disabled as they are currently under-represented in our workforce. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments for this role please indicate this within your application and we will be in touch with you.

While upholding the Equalities Act we are committed to continuing to improve our workplace culture and environment. We strive to support all staff and maintain an inclusive workplace, we champion and support mental health and wellbeing activities. We value employees from diverse backgrounds and family arrangements, and have flexible working policies that support our staff in balancing their personal and work lives.

Background Checks

Upon offer of employment, all applicants will be required to undergo background checks. You will be required to complete our Right to Work check, employer referencing, qualification verification and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Any questions, please contact

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