General Manager - Swadlincote

Gap Group; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in hire solutions is seeking a General Manager to lead their depot in Long Eaton. The ideal candidate will manage a high-performing team, ensure customer satisfaction through quality audits, and oversee profit and loss for depot operations. If you have significant management experience within the hire industry and a keen eye for business development, this role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a company car, profit sharing, and up to 25 days of annual leave.

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

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a team leader/management role within the hire industry.
• Understanding of Pump/Power equipment and customer base in Lincoln area is beneficial.
• Accountability for profit and loss of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a depot team for performance improvement.
• Conduct quality audits and customer visits.
• Manage own Profit Centre and depot operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Business development

Attention to detail

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

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. 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.

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

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.

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

How to Apply

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