General Manager - Carnforth

Gap Group; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company is seeking a General Manager to drive performance and manage depot operations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a leadership role within the Pumps or Power industry and a track record in business development. Responsibilities include developing a high-performing team and ensuring customer satisfaction through quality audits. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a team leader/management role, ideally in the Pumps or Power industry.
• Understanding of Pump or Power equipment and customer base in the Lincoln area.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and revenue growth in your depot.
• Conduct quality audits and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage your Profit Centre and oversee Depot Operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Customer satisfaction

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and revenue growth across new and existing customers within your depot.
• Ensure quality audits and customer visits to meet customers\' expectations and needs.
• Manage your Profit Centre and influence all aspects of Depot Operations, including staff recruitment and development, purchasing equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• 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 Lincoln 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

Benefits

• 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 & Wellbeing (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

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.

So what next? If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!