Assistant Manager

UK Plumbing Supplies; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing and heating merchant seeks an ambitious Assistant Site Manager for their Aldershot location. In this full-time role, you'll play a vital role in operations, leading the team, driving performance, and contributing to local strategy. If you're ready to step up and take on real responsibility, apply now and join a growing independent network that values local decision-making.

Benefits

Profit share based on site performance

No micromanagement, real responsibility

Training and product support

Pathway to Site Manager role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a merchant or trade environment, preferably plumbing & heating.
• Strong leadership qualities with accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and performance of the merchant site.
• Lead and support the team across sales, warehouse, and delivery.
• Build relationships with trade customers and ensure outstanding service.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication

Accountability

Job description

Assistant Site Manager – Plumbing & Heating Merchant

Location: HPS Aldershot

Salary: Negotiable DOE + Profit Share

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

At HPS Aldershot, we are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.

About the Role

This isn’t just a support role - it’s a springboard. We’re looking for a driven, commercially focused Assistant Site Manager who’s ready to step up, lead from the front, and make their mark.

You’ll work side-by-side with the Business Manager to run one of our merchant sites at HPS Aldershot. We operate a decentralised model, which means our sites run with real autonomy - and we’re looking for someone ready to take responsibility, make decisions, and push the business forward.

If you’re ambitious, hands-on, and want a role with real responsibility, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

·Taking ownership of day-to-day operations and performance across the site

·Leading, motivating, and supporting the team across sales, warehouse, and delivery

·Working closely with the Site Manager to set local strategy and drive revenue

·Building relationships with trade customers and ensuring outstanding service

·Managing stock, purchasing, pricing, and site standards with a commercial eye

·Stepping in confidently to run the site in the Manager’s absence

·Getting stuck in wherever needed - this is a hands-on leadership role

What We’re Looking For

·Proven experience in a merchant or trade environment (plumbing & heating preferred)

·Strong leadership qualities and a clear sense of accountability

·Commercial awareness - you understand margin, stock movement, and cost control

·Natural communicator with confidence in customers, suppliers, and team settings

·Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, physical environment

·A forward-thinker who wants to grow into a full Site Manager role

·Full UK driving licence (essential)

Why Join Us

·Real responsibility - no micromanagement, no red tape

·A permanent, full-time role with a genuine pathway to Site Manager

·Profit share based on your site’s performance

·Training and product support to help you succeed

·Be part of a growing national group that still runs on local decision-making

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and prove you’re ready to lead.

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