Take ownership of a busy depot and help shape its growth.
We are seeking a practical, commercially aware Depot Operations Manager to lead the daily running and continued development of our Roscommon Depot.
This is a hands-on management role combining operational planning, crew leadership, customer relationships and business growth. You will keep the depot running effectively, support crews in delivering excellent service and work closely with Sales and Operations to develop the business locally.
You may already manage an operational team, or be an experienced Senior Planner, Coordinator or Supervisor ready to take the next step.
The Role
Lead the daily operation
- Take ownership of depot planning, scheduling and service delivery across drainage maintenance and reactive services, Large Projects and InDepth works.
- Allocate crews, vehicles and equipment effectively, keeping routes efficient and responding to changing priorities.
- Work closely with Head Office, Planning and Operations to coordinate resources and upcoming workloads.
- Maintain a visible presence in the depot and on site, providing practical support and resolving operational issues.
Build and support your team
- Be the main local point of contact for crews, providing clear direction, timely decisions and day-to-day support.
- Lead daily briefings to communicate priorities, review progress and address challenges.
- Set clear expectations for safety, productivity, workmanship and customer service.
- Support recruitment, induction and training, and address performance matters with the support of HR and Operations.
- Build strong working relationships and a team culture based on accountability, cooperation and pride in the service delivered.
Grow the depot and improve performance
- Take responsibility for delivering agreed depot revenue and operational targets.
- Work with Sales and Operations to develop existing accounts, identify new opportunities and grow local business.
- Attend customer sites, assess requirements and contribute to quotations and follow-up.
- Monitor crew productivity, vehicle utilisation, job costs and margins, taking action to improve performance.
- Review depot results with management and turn agreed priorities into practical actions.
Look after customers and maintain standards
- Build trusted relationships with customers, providing clear updates and resolving concerns promptly.
- Ensure permits, RAMS and required job information are in place before work begins.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure vehicle and equipment issues are reported and addressed.
- Ensure timesheets, job records, variations and additional works are captured accurately and promptly to support invoicing.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in operational planning, coordination, supervision or management within drainage, environmental services, utilities, civils, transport or a similar sector.
- Experience organising field-based crews, vehicles and multiple jobs.
- The confidence to lead people, make decisions and take responsibility for results.
- Commercial awareness, with an understanding of how planning, productivity and customer service contribute to profitable growth.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A practical approach, with the willingness to get involved and support crews when required.
- Good IT skills and confidence using operational systems; GeoPal experience would be an advantage.
- A full driving licence.
Previous depot management experience is welcome. We also welcome applications from experienced Senior Planners, Coordinators and Supervisors who can demonstrate the leadership skills and commercial drive to progress into this role.
Location \& Flexibility
Based at our Roscommon Depot (F42 XD45), with regular customer and site visits. Travel to our Head Office in Cavan will be required for training, meetings and operational coordination.
Flexibility is essential to support changing workloads and reactive operational requirements.
Why Join McBreen Group?
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of a local operation, develop your leadership and commercial skills, and make a direct contribution to its success, supported by experienced Sales, Operations and Head Office teams.
Pay: From €48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Roscommon, County Roscommon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Depot Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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