Branch Manager – Lead Growth in Adelaide Equipment Hire

Porter Plant; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Plant in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Dry Creek/Regency Park facility. You will own operations, safety and profitability while guiding a dynamic sales team through growth and site transition.

You will drive branch performance, coach staff, manage budgets, and ensure equipment is well maintained for hire. Strong customer focus and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading branch teams and driving performance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and financial outcomes.
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
• Hands-on leader with planning and multi-tasking ability.
• Committed to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop branch employees to high performance.
• Manage branch operations, budgets and financial performance.
• Maintain plant and equipment to high standards for hire.
• Oversee workshop operations, scheduling and resource planning.
• Drive exceptional customer service and relationships.
• Coordinate equipment hires, off-hires and transport.
• Monitor asset utilisation and fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Champion safety culture and HSE&Q adherence.
• Collaborate with Sales/Operations to maximise opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer relationships

Planning

Multitask

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Porter Plant in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Dry Creek/Regency Park facility. You will own operations, safety and profitability while guiding a dynamic sales team through growth and site transition.

You will drive branch performance, coach staff, manage budgets, and ensure equipment is well maintained for hire. Strong customer focus and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.