General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Loyalty holidays

Staff social fund

Company car or car allowance

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank/p

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness

Job summary

GAP Group is seeking a General Manager to lead the depot team, drive performance, and grow revenue across new and existing customers while maintaining high standards of quality and customer focus.

You will own the Profit Centre, influence all depot operations, from recruitment and development to purchasing equipment, and ensure profitability and steady business growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a team leader/management role in the hire industry.
• Understanding of Pump or Power equipment and local customer base; training provided.
• Proven leadership to develop a high-performing team delivering results.
• Experience with profit and loss responsibility and business development opportunities.
• Attention to detail with problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Lead depot team to drive performance and revenue growth.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue with new and existing customers.
• Ensure quality audits and customer visits meet expectations.
• Oversee recruitment, development, and procurement within the depot.
• Manage Profit Centre and monitor financial performance.

Skills

Team leadership

P&L management

Driving license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

GAP Pump & Power Services Division provide advice, servicing, maintenance and repair for generators, dewatering & sewerage pump applications. This includes a large range of hoses, settlement tanks and water processing solutions.

As a General Manager at GAP Group you will develop and manage your depot team to drive performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue across new and existing customers. Quality and customer satisfaction are key drivers for GAP Group depots and the General Manager will ensure customers' expectations and needs are being met, through quality audits and customer visits.

The General Manager also manage their own Profit Centre and will influence all aspects of Depot Operations - from staff recruitment and development to purchasing equipment and supplies.

Successful applicants for the role should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience within a team leader/management role in the hire industry
• An understanding of Pump or Power equipment, hire products and the customer base within the local area would be highly beneficial however full training would be provided
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team who can deliver results and exceed customer's expectations
• Previous experience and accountability for the profit and loss of business operations and a keen eye for business development opportunities
• 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
• Full UK Driving License

GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 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 or car allowance
• 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?

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER