Depot Supervisor – Avonmouth, Bristol | Think Hire

 

About the Role

Think Hire is looking for an experienced Depot Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations at our Avonmouth depot. This is a hands-on leadership role covering equipment preparation, testing, maintenance, repair, inventory control, and health and safety compliance across a busy renewable energy equipment hire facility.

If you have a background in depot operations or equipment management and you're looking to build a career with one of Britain's fastest-growing energy companies, this is a strong fit.

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What You'll Be Doing

Team Leadership: Supervise and direct depot staff, making sure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the standard Think Hire is known for.

Daily Depot Operations: Manage the receiving, storing, preparation, and dispatch of equipment and goods, keeping things running on time and to plan.

Equipment Preparation and Testing: Inspect and test all equipment before dispatch to confirm it meets quality and safety requirements.

Repair and Maintenance: Lead fault diagnosis and repair processes, oversee routine servicing schedules, and keep equipment downtime to a minimum.

Inventory Control: Maintain accurate stock records for equipment, parts, and materials, and ensure proper storage at all times.

Health and Safety Compliance: Uphold all health and safety regulations, conduct regular risk assessments, and build a safety-first culture across the team.

Reporting and Documentation: Keep accurate records of equipment status, repairs, test results, and stock movements, with regular updates to management.

Operational Support: Ensure equipment is prepared and available to meet live operational requirements, resolving issues quickly and professionally.

Staff Training and Development: Support your team with training in equipment handling, testing procedures, and safety standards.

Process Improvement: Spot inefficiencies and implement improvements to equipment handling, preparation, and maintenance workflows.

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What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in depot operations, equipment management, or a hands-on supervisory role
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and motivating a team
• Practical experience with equipment preparation, testing, and repair
• Solid understanding of inventory control and operational workflows
• Working knowledge of UK health and safety regulations
• Strong problem-solving ability, particularly for diagnosing and resolving equipment faults
• Competent with IT systems used for stock tracking, maintenance records, and reporting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines
• Valid 12-tonne forklift truck licence (essential)
• Strong understanding of safe forklift operation and associated safety standards

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Our Benefits

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking

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Commute and Relocation

Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Avonmouth, Bristol, or be prepared to relocate before their start date.

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How to Apply

Send your CV to careers@thinkhire.co.uk

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About Think Hire

Think Hire is the UK's leading off-grid Energy-as-a-Service provider, specialising in relocatable renewable power, solar hybrid generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and site welfare solutions. Ranked in the Sunday Times 100 in both 2024 and 2025, we're one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies, with depots across the UK.

Our Avonmouth depot is part of a national network supporting major infrastructure, construction, rail, highways, and offshore energy projects. Joining the team here means working with industry-leading equipment and a company that genuinely backs its people.