General Manager

GAP Group Ltd; Clifton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hiring company in England is seeking a General Manager to oversee Depot Operations and manage a Profit Centre. The ideal candidate will have managerial experience in the hire industry, strong leadership skills, and a keen attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and a range of benefits including a company car and up to 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company Car

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a managerial or operational role, preferably within the hire industry.
• Experience within Ground Shoring or Temporary works is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership skills to develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own Profit Centre and all aspects of Depot Operations.
• Recruit and motivate staff, purchase equipment and supplies.
• Generate new ideas to drive the depot forwards and interact with customers.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The Role

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.

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following

• 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.

Benefits include

• 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)

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we’ll take it from there.

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