General Manager - Stoke

Pickerings; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully expensed company car

Pension and life assurance

33 days holiday (incl. public holidays

Job summary

Pickerings Hire, based in Stoke-on-Trent, is seeking a General Manager to lead the Stoke depot, drive performance, safety and customer service standards, and deliver growth. You will oversee operations, lead a diverse team and work with Head Office to meet commercial targets.

The role requires proven management experience in hire or construction sectors, strong leadership, budgeting and a hands-on, proactive approach to improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within hire, construction, or a related industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercially minded with experience in budgeting and performance management.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop depot operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability and compliance.
• Manage a diverse team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee customer service, logistics, maintenance and hire operations.
• Work closely with head office teams to deliver commercial targets.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and improve customer experience.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are always maintained.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Customer relationships

Proactive approach

Job description

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Bonus

About Us

Pickerings Hire is one of the UK’s leading providers of modular buildings and site accommodation. With a proud history of excellence, safety, and service, we support clients across construction and education. Our success is built on our people and we’re looking for a dynamic leader to join our team at our Stoke depot.

The Role

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, safety, and growth of our Stoke depot. You’ll lead a talented team, drive operational excellence, and ensure that every customer receives the high standard of service that defines Pickerings Hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop depot operations, ensuring efficiency, profitability and compliance.
• Manage a diverse team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee customer service, logistics, maintenance and hire operations.
• Work closely with head office teams to deliver commercial targets.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and improve customer experience.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are always maintained.

About You

• Proven management experience within hire, construction, or a related industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Commercially minded with experience in budgeting and performance management.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Fully expensed company car
• Pension and life assurance
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays and a festive closure)

If you’re an experienced, motivated leader ready to make a real impact at a leading name in the hire industry and help shape the next chapter of our depot’s success, we’d love to hear from you.