Branch Manager - Drainage

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Branch Manager in Scotland to supervise a team and manage daily operations of the branch. This role requires strong leadership skills, sales acumen, and proven experience in the building materials sector. The ideal candidate will focus on promoting efficiency and maintaining high performance. Benefits include an OTE capped at £20k, enhanced pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

OTE capped at £20k paid monthly

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service X 4

Holiday 33 days including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong Branch Manager experience within heavy side, civils, and building material.
• Proven people management skills including handling recruitment and mentoring.
• Excellent IT skills and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of six internal staff.
• Lead on the trade counter providing expert product knowledge.
• Oversee daily operations including order processing and branch efficiency.
• Coordinate promotional campaigns to drive sales growth.

Skills

Branch Manager experience

People management skills

Excellent administrative skills

Sales and operational skills

Commercial awareness

Customer-focused

Job description

Customers Small Contractors, local civils Contractors.

Location

Location: Scotland

Package

The Company: My client is a leading manufacturer, specialising in drainage and water management solutions, serving the civil engineering, construction, and agricultural sectors. Their comprehensive product range includes PPIC inspection chambers, jointing lubricants, flexible land drainage coils, sewage treatment plants, guttering and downpipe systems, and advanced rainwater harvesting systems. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customisation, they offer a bespoke fabrication facility to meet diverse project requirements and enhance their clients' infrastructure capabilities.

Branch Manager

The Role of the Branch Manager

Supervise and develop a team of six internal staff, taking responsibility for mentoring, recruitment, and appraisals while promoting a positive and high-performing work culture.

Lead from the front on the trade counter, providing expert product knowledge, technical support, and friendly service to both trade and retail customers.

Oversee all daily operations including order processing, collections, returns, and general branch efficiency, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately and safely.

Coordinate promotional campaigns, merchandising, and seasonal activities to drive sales growth and maintain an attractive, well‑organised branch environment.

Monitor team performance, manage customer queries and complaints professionally, support stock control and goods movement, liaise with transport and warehouse teams, and assist with sales reporting, forecasting, and competitor analysis.

Benefits

• OTE capped at £20k paid monthly
• Enhanced pension Scheme
• Death in Service X 4
• Holiday 33 days including Bank Holidays

The Ideal Person for the Branch Manager

Someone who can demonstrate strong Branch Manager experience within heavy side, civils and building material.

This is a top performing branch in Scotland. You will lead from the front and have great operational skills and sales.

Proven people management skills, including experience leading teams, handling recruitment, mentoring, and maintaining performance standards in a fast‑paced or unionised setting.

Excellent administrative and IT skills.

Commercially aware, customer‑focused, and adaptable, with a commitment to health and safety, high integrity, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.

Someone to lead and drive the sales forward.

If you think the role of Branch Manager is for you, apply now!

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director, across the UK and internationally.

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• Location: North East, North West, Scotland
• Salary: £40K - £50K depending on experience
• 25 Days Holidays Plus Bank holidays (increase with length of service)
• Pension Scheme
• Health Care
• Training
• Truck
• Tools for the role
• Mobile, Laptop, Tablet