Management Trainee

U-Drive; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Benefits

Job summary

U-Drive is offering a Management Programme designed to fast-track your development toward a full Branch Manager role. You will gain hands-on experience across branch operations, driving, sales, and customer service in a supportive family-owned environment.

The programme provides structured onboarding, shadowing of experienced Branch Managers, leadership development, and a clear progression pathway to run your own branch.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• GCSE qualifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of running a vehicle rental branch.
• Support and lead a small customer-facing team.
• Manage daily branch operations and customer service.
• Handle bookings, rental agreements and vehicle logistics.
• Promote sales and build long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to take your management career further? We're looking for ambitious individuals who are eager to develop their leadership skills, take on greater responsibility and have a clear progression pathway towards a full Branch Manager role.

Are you ambitious, driven and ready to take the wheel of your career?

We are a successful family-owned vehicle rental company, looking for motivated individuals to join our Management Programme. Designed to fast-track your development, this exciting opportunity will provide the skills, experience and support needed to progress into running your own branch.

This isn't just a job – it's the start of a long-term career where you'll learn every aspect of the business, take on real responsibility from day one, and make a genuine impact within a growing organisation.

You will gain hands‑on experience across all areas of branch management, developing the operational, commercial and leadership skills required to become a successful Branch Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning all aspects of running a successful vehicle rental branch
• Supporting and leading a small customer-facing team
• Managing daily branch operations and customer service delivery
• Handling bookings, rental agreements and vehicle logistics
• Monitoring vehicle availability, fleet condition and vehicle turnaround times
• Building long-term customer relationships and identifying opportunities to generate new business leads
• Driving sales performance and promoting additional products and services
• Delivering exceptional face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Developing an understanding of branch performance, profitability and commercial decision-making
• Taking on increasing levels of responsibility as part of your management development journey

Training and Development

• Structured onboarding programme covering vehicle rental operations
• Shadowing and learning from experienced Branch Managers
• Commercial awareness and fleet management training
• Leadership and people management development programme
• Regular performance review, coaching and feedback
• Step-by-step increase in responsibility and autonomy
• Clear progression pathway towards full Branch Manager role

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting (such as retail, food retail, hospitality or a similar environment preferred)
• Confidence interacting with customers and colleagues at all levels and building strong working relationships
• Ambition to build long-term management career
• A positive, energetic and proactive attitude
• Sales-focused experience leading and growing a team is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK
• GCSE qualifications are a plus

What We Offer

• Full training programme – no vehicle rental experience required
• Structured management development pathway
• Real responsibility and hands‑on experience from the start
• Ongoing support from an experienced and close-knit team
• Staff Benefits

Why U-Drive?

At U-Drive, you're not just a number. As a family-run business, we value initiative, personality, and growth. If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter and your career can accelerate quickly — this is it.

Kickstart Your Career in Management – Join U-Drive!