Branch Manager

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland in Edinburgh is seeking a Branch Manager to lead a busy tool and equipment hire operation. You will drive sales, manage stock, and develop a small team to deliver excellent customer service.

Featuring a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary of £35,000–£37,000, the role focuses on health and safety, strong commercial awareness, and building lasting customer relationships within the branch and wider network.

Qualifications

• Experience in tool hire, plant hire, sales or customer service.
• Previous team leadership or management experience is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to sales.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and achieve branch targets.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of three.
• Deliver excellent customer service and identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Manage stock levels and ensure equipment is safe, maintained and ready for hire.
• Build strong customer relationships and support business growth.
• Work closely with the wider branch team to maximise sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales

Team leadership

Customer service

Health & safety

Job description

Branch Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm, plus alternate Saturdays, 8:00am-12:00pm

We are recruiting on behalf of a third-party client for an experienced and commercially minded Hire Manager to lead their Edinburgh branch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sales-driven individual with strong leadership skills and a customer-focused approach to manage a busy tool and equipment hire operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and achieve branch targets.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of three.
• Deliver excellent customer service and identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Manage stock levels and ensure equipment is safe, maintained and ready for hire.
• Build strong customer relationships and support business growth.
• Work closely with the wider branch team to maximise sales opportunities.

Previous Experience:

• Experience in tool hire, plant hire, sales or customer service.
• Previous team leadership or management experience is advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to sales.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A strong focus on health and safety, teamwork and operational standards.