General Manager Rochdale Business Overview: £1.5m turnover specialist service & repair business | 15 dedicated staff | Full P&L accountability With a strong reputation for delivering responsive, high-quality field service support across the UK and internationally, the company focuses on pumps, servicing all brands and manufacturing bespoke solutions to meet customer needs. They are now seeking General Manager to lead our business through its next phase of growth and operational excellence. As General Manager, you will have full profit and loss responsibility for this £1.5 million turnover operation with a remit to drive growth within the business. You will lead the entire team and be accountable for all aspects of performance, including revenue growth, cost control, service quality, customer satisfaction, health & safety compliance, and team development. Driving profitable growth through existing and new customer relationships in the fire protection, industrial, and commercial sectors Managing day to-day operations, resource planning, and efficient delivery of emergency/breakdown response and planned maintenance contracts Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards, accreditations (including Safe Contractor, ISO where applicable), and industry regulations Managing supplier relationships, stock/inventory, and subcontractor performance Preparing and presenting regular financial and performance reports to ownership Significant experience in a senior operational or general management role within a service focused engineering, mechanical, or pump/rotating equipment business (ideally in fire pumps, industrial pumps, HVAC, fluid handling, or similar sectors) Demonstrable track record of managing full P&L for a £1m–£5m business unit or SME Strong commercial acumen with experience growing revenue and margins in a service oriented environment Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a skilled technical workforce Sound understanding of health & safety compliance in a field service environment Full UK driving licence **Competitive salary commensurate with experience (plus performance related bonus) Car allowance Bonus Scheme Pension scheme Opportunity to shape and grow an established, respected business with a loyal customer base
