General Manager

GAP Group; Castle Gresley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Loyalty holidays

Staff social fund

Company car

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank

Job summary

GAP Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Manager for our Trenching and Shoring division. You will run your own Profit Centre, influence Depot Operations—from recruiting staff to buying equipment—and lead your team to deliver top performance while ensuring customer satisfaction.

This leadership role requires proven managerial or operational experience, knowledge of ground shoring or temporary works, and the ability to develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Managerial or operational experience, preferably in the hire industry.
• Experience within Ground Shoring or Temporary works is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and provide solutions for workplace challenges.
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own Profit Centre and influence Depot Operations—from staff recruitment to purchasing equipment.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team to deliver results and exceed customer expectations.
• Drive customer interaction and contribute to depot growth and profitability.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Operational experience

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us? Our nationwide Trenching and Shoring division hire a range of equipment across the construction, utilities and infrastructure industries to identify the correct solution to support excavations safely using trench boxes, trench sheets, and braces systems. As a General Manager at GAP, you will manage your own Profit Centre and will influence all aspects of Depot Operations - from staff recruitment and motivation to purchasing equipment and supplies. You will be an experienced Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge who can lead your team to perform to the best of their abilities. With an in-depth understanding of our business you will generate new ideas to drive your depot forwards and be at the forefront of customer interaction.

• Previous experience in a managerial or operational role, preferably gained within the hire industry
• Experience within Ground Shoring or Temporary works is highly desirable
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team who can deliver results and exceed customer's expectations
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and provide solutions for potential challenges within the workplace
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word
• A full UK driving licence
• GAP Hire Solutions now has 11 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays and a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company Car
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)