General Manager

GAP Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Company Car

Up to 25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Well-being hub

Cycle to Work

Job summary

GAP Hire Solutions is seeking a General Manager to oversee a nationwide Trenching and Shoring division. You will manage a Profit Centre, lead depot operations, recruit and motivate staff, and drive equipment purchasing and customer interaction to exceed expectations.

The role requires a proven leader with experience in hire or related industries, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a managerial or operational role, preferably gained within the hire industry.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team who can deliver results and exceed customer's expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own Profit Centre and influence all aspects of Depot Operations, from staff recruitment to purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Lead your team to perform to the best of their abilities and drive depot performance.
• Generate new ideas to drive the depot forwards and be at the forefront of customer interaction.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Staff recruitment

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

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)

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER