Depot General Manager: Profit Centre Leader & Growth

GAP Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Group, the UK's leading equipment hire provider, is looking for a General Manager to own a depot's Profit Centre and drive operational excellence across construction, utilities and infrastructure. You will lead a high‑performing team, shape strategy, recruit and train staff, manage purchasing of equipment and supplies, and identify revenue growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes quality and compliance through audits and customer visits, with real career growth, training and a supportive,

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, with experience managing P&L and spotting business development opportunities.
• Knowledge of Plant & Tool equipment and the local customer base.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop depot team to drive performance and exceed customer expectations.
• Managing your 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

Leadership skills

P&L management

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Customer focus

Tools

Plant & Tool equipment knowledge

Job description

GAP Group, the UK's leading equipment hire provider, is looking for a General Manager to own a depot's Profit Centre and drive operational excellence across construction, utilities and infrastructure. You will lead a high‑performing team, shape strategy, recruit and train staff, manage purchasing of equipment and supplies, and identify revenue growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes quality and compliance through audits and customer visits, with real career growth, training and a supportive,