Branch Manager

Pickfords, Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickfords, Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Poole/Aylesbury operations. You will drive branch performance, develop the team and deliver an outstanding service to our customers.

You will manage performance metrics, cost controls and forecasting while ensuring compliance with health and safety and company policies. Strong leadership and a customer-focused mindset are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience: proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage teams and performance.
• Customer focus: a customer-centric approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Commercial awareness: strong understanding of the commercial and operational aspects of the business.
• Team motivation: ability to motivate others and create a positive, can-do working environment.
• Planning and prioritisation: exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Transport knowledge: good understanding of transport legislation, fleet management and maintenance controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the branch performance, margins, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Lead, support and review branch teams to achieve performance and service KPIs.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, claims and service issues effectively.
• Manage staffing requirements, holidays, absence records and training.
• Ensure transport, health and safety and operational requirements are fully maintained.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accreditations.

Skills

Managerial experience

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Team motivation

Planning & prioritisation

Communication

Transport knowledge

Job description

Develop your career at Pickfords as a Branch Manager.

Job title: Branch Manager

Location:Poole, Aylesbury

Pickfords is hiring a Group Manager to lead and manage our team, drive revenue, operate efficiently and deliver an excellent service to our customers. This role is ideal for a results-focused professional with strong managerial and leadership skills.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the branch performance, margins, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Lead, support and review branch teams to achieve performance and service KPIs.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, claims and service issues effectively.
• Manage staffing requirements, holidays, absence records and training.
• Ensure transport, health and safety and operational requirements are fully maintained.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and accreditations.

What we're looking for:

• Managerial experience: Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage teams and performance.
• Customer focus: A customer-centric approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Commercial awareness: Strong understanding of the commercial and operational aspects of the business.
• Team motivation: Ability to motivate others and create a positive, can-do working environment.
• Planning and prioritisation: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness: Understanding of financial and operational aspects of the business.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Transport knowledge: Good understanding of transport legislation, fleet management and maintenance controls.

Join Pickfords as a Branch Manager and take the lead in driving branch performance, developing your team and delivering exceptional service as part of one of the UK’s most established removals and storage companies.