General Manager

GAP Group; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire solutions company in the UK is seeking a General Manager to lead depot operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and team performance. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in the Pumps or Power hire industry, skills in profit and loss management, and a strong attention to detail. This role offers competitive salary, company car allowance, and various employee benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and health & wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a team leader/management role, preferably in the Pumps or Power hire industry.
• Proven skills in developing a high-performing team.
• Previous accountability for profit and loss in business operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage depot team to drive performance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality audits and visits.
• Influence Depot Operations including recruitment and purchasing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of Pump or Power equipment

Attention to detail

Proficient in 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.

The Role:

As 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, preferably gained within the Pumps or Power or hire industry
• An understanding of Pump or Power equipment, hire products and the customer base within the local area would be highly beneficial
• 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?

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.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER