General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

25 days leave + bank holidays

Option to buy 5 days leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee welfare fund

Cycle to Work

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

GAP Group Limited seeks a General Manager to lead a depot team, drive performance, and identify opportunities to increase revenue across new and existing customers. You will manage a Profit Centre and influence all depot operations—from staff recruitment to purchasing equipment and supplies.

Success requires proven operational leadership, experience with survey/hire products, and a strong eye for business development, with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an operational management role, preferably in construction/hire.
• Understanding of survey equipment and hire products and customer base.
• Proven leadership delivering results and exceeding customer expectations.
• Experience with profit and loss of operations and business development.
• Strong attention to detail with problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel and Word; full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage depot team to drive performance and identify revenue opportunities.
• Influence all aspects of Depot Operations from recruitment to purchasing equipment.
• Ensure quality audits and customer visits meet expectations and needs.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Tools

Excel

Word

MS Office

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

About the role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? GAP Survey & Safety Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of survey & safety equipment and accessories in the industry. From range of equipment including Robotic and GPS equipment, the division has everything our customers in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors need.

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.

About You

Successful applicants for the role should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience within an operational management role, preferably gained within the construction/hire industry
• An understanding of Survey equipment, hire products and the customer base within the Bodmin area would be highly beneficial
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team who can deliver results and exceed customers' 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 Licence

About Us

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

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 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, Eye Tests)

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