General Manager

Path Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire company in the UK is seeking a General Manager to oversee a team of 14 people. This role requires strong leadership skills, ensuring high standards of service delivery and compliance with policies. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in the plant and tool hire or construction industry. This exciting opportunity offers a salary up to £55k, comprehensive training, a company vehicle, and various staff perks. Join a supportive team dedicated to customer success!

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Company vehicle

Comprehensive training

Employee discount schemes

Extra holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong team leadership and coaching skills are essential.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills required.
• Relevant experience in plant and tool hire or construction industry is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 14 including fitters and drivers.
• Deliver high standards across the depot.
• Achieve targets on sales, profit, stock management, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with key customers.
• Champion Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Time-management

Microsoft Office knowledge

Tools

Construction knowledge

Job description

General Manager position available! Up to £55k per annum and company vehicle, working for a leading hire company.

Benefits of the General Manager role:

• Salary up to £55,000 per year depending on experience.
• Company vehicle
• Comprehensive training & career development opportunities
• Employee discount schemes & staff perks
• Extra holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme & Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition & reward schemes

The Company

Step into a pivotal General Manager role with a market-leading UK equipment rental provider, where you'll oversee diverse projects across multiple sectors. Join a supportive team that values expertise, problem-solving, and strong leadership to drive customer success every day.

Responsibilities the General Manager include:

• Managing a team of 14 people including fitters and drivers
• Lead the team to deliver high standards across the depot.
• Achieve targets on sales, profit, stock management and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company systems policies and procedures
• Develop relationships with key customers, ensuring high service delivery standards
• Champion Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards.

To be successful in this General Manager role you will have:

• Strong team leadership and coaching skills
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of plant and tools
• Relevant experience in plant and tool hire and/or the construction industry.
• Proven experience in a managerial role within a similar sector.

You will have knowledge and experienceof the followingconstruction sectors; plant hire, tool hire, lifting, non-mechanical, power generation hire, accommodation hire or other specialist equipment hire.

If you're an experienced Branch Manager, Depot Manager, General Manager, Service Centre Manager, Assistant Manager, Regional Manager, Hire Manager or Plant Manager looking for a rewarding role in the Manchester area, including Wigan, Atherton, Leigh and Swinton, apply today and take your career to the next level