Branch Manager

Buildsafe Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Company vehicle

Phone allowance

Laptop

Ownership of branch

Job summary

Buildsafe Australia is seeking an experienced Branch Operations Leader for our Lewiston site. You will oversee daily branch management, lead a hands-on team and ensure safe, efficient delivery of height safety systems across our operations.

You will manage workforce needs, coordinate activities, foster strong customer relationships and drive branch performance while maintaining a focus on safety and cost efficiency. Lewiston site offers onsite parking and a company vehicle where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operations or field-based teams in a busy environment.
• Ability to plan workforce, coordinate resources and daily requirements.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and operational costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and drive branch performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver safe, efficient service.
• Coordinate workforce planning and resources for daily operations.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards across the branch.
• Strengthen customer relationships and service delivery.
• Oversee stock and equipment management and recruitment processes.

Skills

Operational leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Decision making

Workplace health and safety

Commercial awareness

Communication

Hands-on leadership

System proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buildsafe is an innovative leader within the building and construction space, providing height safety systems and solutions to residential builders.Our growth and position in the market is a direct result of our people, allowing Buildsafe to be an innovative leader providing height safety systems across Australia.

We are fast paced, ever evolving and constantly challenging ourselves to do things better! As a company, we place a strong emphasis on developing and building strong relationships with our partners and clients, including our most important partnership – Our people.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing branch operations, leading your team and ensuring the safe, efficient and consistent delivery of our products and services.

This is an operational leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day running of a business, supporting their team and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You'll be responsible for managing workforce requirements, coordinating operational activities, maintaining strong customer relationships and driving branch performance.

This role is based at our Lewiston branch, with early starts from approximately 5:30am.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• People Management
• Workforce Planning
• Safety & Compliance
• Service Delivery
• Branch Performance:
• Stock & Equipment Management
• Customer Relationships
• Recruitment & Development

About You

We're looking for a practical, people-focused leader who can confidently manage the moving parts of a busy operational environment.

You don't need to come directly from the height safety or scaffolding industry, but you will need to demonstrate strong operational leadership experience, sound judgement and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in an operational leadership role, ideally within construction, logistics, transport, manufacturing, trades or a similar service-based environment.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate operational or field-based teams, driving performance, accountability and engagement.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience coordinating labour, resources and daily operational requirements.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to troubleshoot issues, manage competing priorities and make decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, with a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
• Sound commercial awareness, including an understanding of operational costs, labour productivity, budgets and performance targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across employees, customers and management.
• A hands-on leadership style, with a willingness to get involved, support your team and lead by example.
• Confidence using operational systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Above all, we're looking for someone who can take ownership of their branch, lead their people well and ensure the operation runs safely and efficiently.

What Buildsafe Can Offer You

• Attractive base salary + bonus + fully maintained company vehicle + phone allowance and laptop.
• An opportunity to take ownership of a growing branch backed by a national business.
• The autonomy to manage your day-to-day operations.
• Access to Buildsafe Care, our in-house employee support service
• Leadership development programs and opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Lewiston location with onsite parking.

At Buildsafe, we're not just a company; we're a trusted partner in the Building and Construction industry. Specialising in advanced height safety systems, we're known for our fast-paced, dynamic environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. With over 500 staff nationally, we service clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Our unique, in-house designed products, including exclusive Platform, Scaffold, and Guardrail systems, set us apart in the marketplace, making us leaders in safety solutions. But what truly makes us stand out is our commitment to relationships — with our clients, our partners, and most importantly, our people.

At Buildsafe, we're not just a company; we're a trusted partner in the Building and Construction industry. Specialising in advanced height safety systems, we're known for our fast-paced, dynamic environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. With over 500 staff nationally, we service clients across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Our unique, in-house designed products, including exclusive Platform, Scaffold, and Guardrail systems, set us apart in the marketplace, making us leaders in safety solutions. But what truly makes us stand out is our commitment to relationships — with our clients, our partners, and most importantly, our people.