Branch Manager

Dawsongroup; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer seeks an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Swindon branch, drive revenue growth and deliver a top‑class rental service for customers.

You will manage people and operations, maintain strong customer relationships, monitor performance and budgets, and uphold safety and compliance while developing your team for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people, operations or a customer-focused business.
• The ability to build lasting relationships with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
• Confidence monitoring performance, managing budgets and identifying opportunities to improve results.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, problem-solving and developing your team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for achieving revenue budgets, maximising fleet utilisation and improving profitability.
• Build strong customer relationships through handovers, review meetings and excellent service.
• Oversee daily branch operations, fleet maintenance, vehicle hire agreements and accurate administration.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, legal compliance and asset protection.

Skills

People management

Customer relationships

Budget management

Performance monitoring

Safety & compliance

Job description

Are you an experienced Branch Manager, Rental Manager or Operations Manager looking for your next challenge in the truck and trailer industry? Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer is looking for a customer-focused Branch Manager to lead the successful running of our branch, grow revenue and deliver an excellent rental service.

• Take responsibility for achieving revenue budgets, maximising fleet utilisation and improving profitability.
• Build strong customer relationships through handovers, review meetings and excellent service.
• Oversee daily branch operations, fleet maintenance, vehicle hire agreements and accurate administration.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, legal compliance and asset protection.

About You

You are a people-focused leader who can balance commercial performance with customer service, operational efficiency and team development. You enjoy taking ownership, building relationships and helping others succeed, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not match every point.

• Experience managing people, operations or a customer-focused business.
• The ability to build lasting relationships with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
• Confidence monitoring performance, managing budgets and identifying opportunities to improve results.
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, problem-solving and developing your team.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been operating as a family business since 1935 and has been delivering asset rental solutions since 1974, building lasting customer relationships through quality assets and excellent service. At Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer, we focus on smarter asset strategy, helping customers operate effectively while continuing to invest in our people and our fleet.

• Join an established business with extensive experience in truck and trailer rental.
• Work in a customer-focused environment where relationships and service matter.
• Be part of a business committed to integrity, safety and continuous improvement.

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

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a branch, develop your leadership capabilities and make a meaningful contribution to business performance. We want people to grow with us, take on new challenges and build fulfilling careers.

• Access funded training and internal progression opportunities, nationally and internationally.
• Benefit from 2x Life Assurance and wellbeing and mental health support.
• Enjoy 24 days leave plus your birthday plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
• Take advantage of cycle to work schemes, seasonal gifts and long-term incentives.

Ready to take your career forward with a business that values its people? Bring your leadership skills, commercial mindset and ambition to Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer. Our people are our greatest asset, and we would love to hear from you.

The company

Dawsongroup is a leading provider of asset rental, leasing, and management solutions across the UK, Europe, and beyond, offering a diverse portfolio from temperature control and transport to materials handling, specialist vehicles, and modular buildings. At the heart of its approach is the Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to access and optimise assets without the financial risks of ownership, supporting scalability, efficiency, and financial control.

With deep industry expertise, operational excellence, and a focus on innovation, Dawsongroup helps customers boost productivity, resilience, and sustainability to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.

"What I enjoy most about my role is the variety that each day brings and the chance to work collaboratively with such a supportive and knowledgeable team. We work well together, always willing to help one another, and it's rewarding to be part of a team that is focused on delivering great results while maintaining a positive and enjoyable working environment."

"Since joining Dawsongroup in 2008, I've progressed from Trainee Fleet Quality Controller to Area Sales Manager. The business has continually invested in my development, opening doors to new opportunities and challenges. It's a company where hard work is recognised and career progression is genuinely achievable."

• Head of Commercial Operations – EMC

"One of the things I value most about working at Dawsongroup is the opportunity to learn, grow and make a real difference. I've been trusted with new challenges, improvement projects and initiatives that benefit colleagues and customers. It's a rewarding environment that encourages innovation, ownership and long-term career development."