Depot General Manager — Lead Growth & Profit

GAP Group Limited; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Support

Life Assurance

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Group Limited in the UK is seeking a capable General Manager to lead a depot within our Plant & Tool Division. You will own your Profit Centre, shape strategy, and drive service excellence for customers across construction, utilities and infrastructure.

You’ll build and coach a high‑performing team, manage recruitment, procurement and supplier relationships, and spot opportunities to grow revenue while upholding audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven operational management experience, ideally within the construction or hire industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a high‑performing team.
• Commercial acumen, including experience managing P&L and spotting business development opportunities.
• Knowledge of Plant & Tool equipment and the local customer base (highly beneficial).
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing your depot team to drive performance and exceed customer expectations.
• Managing your own Profit Centre, influencing all aspects of depot operations—from recruitment and training to purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Identifying opportunities to grow revenue with new and existing customers.
• Ensuring quality and compliance through audits and regular customer visits.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Plant & Tool knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

GAP Group Limited in the UK is seeking a capable General Manager to lead a depot within our Plant & Tool Division. You will own your Profit Centre, shape strategy, and drive service excellence for customers across construction, utilities and infrastructure.

You’ll build and coach a high‑performing team, manage recruitment, procurement and supplier relationships, and spot opportunities to grow revenue while upholding audits and compliance.