Branch Manager

Dawsongroup; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset rental company in Brentwood is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead a busy rental site. The role involves overseeing customer service, operational standards, and team performance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a customer-focused approach. Experience in the rental industry is beneficial but not essential, and a full UK driving license is required. The company offers a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays and birthday

Life assurance and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Regular seasonal gifts

Qualifications

• Confident leading a small team and supporting their development.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role with an interest in building long-lasting partnerships.
• Able to manage processes, prioritize workloads and maintain accurate administration.
• Full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in rental, transport, automotive or commercial vehicles is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Run the branch focusing on customer relationships, operational standards, and commercial performance.
• Guide your team to achieve strong results while ensuring safety.
• Work closely with sales and support teams to deliver a professional hire experience.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Team development

Job description

About this Role

Are you an experienced Branch Manager or an aspiring operations leader ready to take ownership of a busy rental site? As a Branch Manager you will lead your branch to deliver excellent service while supporting customers with smarter asset solutions. You will oversee revenue performance, fleet utilisation, compliance and the day to day running of a successful operation.

• You will run the branch with a focus on customer relationships, operational standards and commercial performance.
• You will guide your team to achieve strong results while keeping people safe.
• You will work closely with our sales and support teams to deliver a professional and reliable hire experience.

About You

You enjoy responsibility and take pride in creating a positive environment where customers and colleagues feel supported. Even if you do not meet every point below we encourage you to apply as potential and attitude really matter to us.

• Confident leading a small team and supporting their development.
• Comfortable in a customer facing role with an interest in building long lasting partnerships.
• Able to manage processes, prioritise workloads and maintain accurate administration.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in rental, transport, automotive or commercial vehicles is helpful but not essential.

Even if you don’t match every skill listed, we encourage you to apply, as great potential matters to us.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business for 90 years and has provided asset rental solutions for over 50 years. Our Truck and Trailer business is recognised across the industry for delivering high quality assets, excellent service and long term value. We focus on providing safer, smarter and more sustainable options for our customers across the supply chain.

• A well established and award winning business in the asset rental market.
• A company that invests in people, fleet and facilities to support long term growth.
• A culture built on integrity, problem solving, safe working and continuous improvement.
• A supportive network of colleagues across the UK who share knowledge and expertise.

About Your Future

At Dawsongroup you will have the opportunity to grow, learn and progress. We offer clear development pathways, funded training and the chance to move across different business areas as your career evolves.

• 25 days leave per year including bank holidays and your birthday plus an additional purchase scheme.
• Life assurance, wellbeing support and access to national and international progression routes.
• Long term incentives, cycle to work scheme and regular seasonal gifts.
• A workplace where your ideas are welcomed and your growth is supported.

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you want to lead a branch within a trusted asset rental business and build a career where your potential is valued, this could be your next step. Join us and discover what you can achieve. Our people are our asset>