General Manager

Path Recruitment; Stratford-sub-Castle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

Job summary

Path Recruitment is seeking a General Manager for a depot near Salisbury. The role focuses on leading circa 15 staff, growing customer accounts, and maintaining strong health and safety practices while driving profitability.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a depot or similar operation, with a proven track record of developing teams and increasing turnover. This position offers a competitive package and benefits in a multinational hire company.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a depot or large team.
• Proven ability to grow turnover.
• Strong health and safety practices.
• Mentor staff and conduct appraisals.
• Experience across multiple sites is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage circa 15 staff including hire controllers, fitters, and drivers.
• Grow and develop customer accounts with a track record of increasing turnover.
• Ensure full adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
• Mentor staff alongside HR, carrying out appraisals and salary reviews.
• Build year-on-year and maintain flagship depot status; drive depot profitability.
• You will assist in depot management of other sites in the South West.

Skills

Staff management

Business development

Health & Safety compliance

Leadership

Profit & Loss responsibility

Job description

General Manager - Want to progress in your career as well as being well rewarded, with complete job satisfaction, then look no further! Receive many great benefits with this General Manager role near Salisbury.

Benefits for the General Manager

• Basic salary circa £50k DOE - this will be discussed individually with candidates
• Company car
• Company bonus scheme
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• On-site parking

Responsibilities of the General Manager

• Management of circa 15 staff within the Depot including hire controllers, fitters, and drivers.
• Grow and develop customer accounts with a proven track record of increasing turnover.
• Fully conversant with all aspects of Health & Safety procedures
• Mentor staff alongside the HR Department, carrying out appraisals and salary reviews.
• Build year on year and ensure flagship depot status - this depot is the leading light in the portfolio.
• Run this rental business operationally in terms of profit and loss, asset management, motivation, and mentoring a team of staff.
• You will be required to assist in depot management of other sites in the South West.

The Company

Join a multinational hire company who have made their name in various sectors throughout the UK. They have an impressive network and are consistently growing revenues and profit. To continue and expand this growth, the company is looking for an General Manager.

The Candidate

The successful candidate may have experience as a General Manager, Depot Manager, Assistant Manager, Operations Manager, Branch Manager or Senior Manager related to the construction industry, such as heavy plant, tools, powered access, accommodation, civils, utilities, or power generation. This role would be ideal for someone who is looking to motivate and inspire the team with great leadership skills and a track record of running a successful and profitable depot.