General Manager

Path Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the Manchester area is seeking a General Manager to oversee various projects and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills along with experience in the plant and tool hire industry. This role offers a salary of up to £65k per annum, along with a company vehicle and additional benefits including training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Comprehensive training & career development

Employee discount schemes

Extra holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Recognition & reward schemes

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge and experience in construction sectors such as plant hire, tool hire, and accommodation hire.
• Experience in a managerial role within a similar sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 14 including fitters and drivers.
• Lead the team to achieve high standards across the depot.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop relationships with key customers for high service delivery standards.
• Champion Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Skills

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

Proven experience in a managerial role

Job description

General Manager position available! Up to £65k per annum and company vehicle, working for a leading hire company.

Benefits of the General Manager role:

• Salary up to £65,000 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 experience of the following construction 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!