Depot Manager - Newport

Role Overview

BP Rolls Newport is seeking a substantially experienced Depot Manager to lead one of the Group's key operational sites. This is a senior leadership role for a proven Automotive & Bodyshop professional, who can inspire a high-performing team, drive commercial success, and ensure operational excellence across the depot. The successful candidate will inherit a well-established and successful operation in Newport and will be expected to drive profitability, retention, and reputation through clear and effective leadership strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership to all depot staff, fostering a positive, accountable, and performance-driven culture
• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Depot, including productivity, quality, cost control, and health & safety
• Lead and develop a skilled automotive, Bodyshop, and fleet operations team with clear objectives, coaching, and succession planning
• Oversee commercial fleet management activities, including vehicle availability, turnaround times, compliance, maintenance standards, and cost efficiencies
• Drive commercial performance by maximizing individual performances, processes, and profitability in line with Group targets
• Ensure all works and repairs meet industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance
• Manage depot budgets, KPIs, and reporting across workshop, Bodyshop, and fleet operations, taking corrective action where required
• Build strong working relationships with Group leadership, customers, suppliers and key stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across depot operations
• Maintain a customer-focused approach that protects and enhances the BP Rolls brand and long-term commercial partnerships

Skills & Experience Required

• Established and demonstrable management experience within an automotive, Bodyshop, and/or commercial fleet environment
• Proven track record of success in a commercial operation with full P&L responsibility
• Strong leadership, with the ability to motivate, positively challenge and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Solid knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and automotive industry best practice

Personal Attributes

• Results-driven, commercially astute, and resilient
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• A natural passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement and proactive teamwork

Why Join BP Rolls?

BP Rolls stands as one of the UK's leading independent automotive repair businesses. With a footprint spanning five pivotal locations across England and Wales, our team of over 250 highly skilled professionals diligently tend to over 5,000 vehicles annually.

Since our establishment in 1966, we have upheld our commitment to delivering unparalleled professionalism, rooted in our enduring principles of customer care and service excellence.

The Newport Depot Manager role represents a career-defining opportunity to bring well-established skills to an expanding business, contributing to and significantly enhancing the commercial and operational output of a key site for BP Rolls Group.

Relocation package considered for the successful candidate, if required.

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity further or to apply for the role, please contact submitting either an updated CV or career summary relevant to the requirements of the role.

Get in touch

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