Branch Manager in Brentwood

As Branch Manager, also known as Branch Operations Manager, you will lead one of our Truck and Trailer branches, taking full responsibility for customer experience, commercial performance, compliance, and team leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role where you balance people, assets, and performance to deliver a best-in-class rental service in the asset rental market.

Own the day-to-day operational and commercial performance of the branch, working to agreed revenue and contribution targets. Build strong, long-term customer relationships through new customer handovers and regular account reviews. Lead branch performance against operational KPIs including fleet utilisation, cost control, uptime, and audit standards. Ensure all vehicle hire activity, processes, and records comply with legislation, company policy, and safety standards. Act as the senior point of accountability for branch standards, asset security, and customer satisfaction.

You are a confident people leader with experience running operational teams and managing commercial priorities in a customer-focused environment. You may come from asset rental, logistics, automotive, transport, or another transferable operational setting, and you enjoy taking ownership and making things work better. Comfortable leading, coaching, and developing teams to deliver consistent service and performance. Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and control costs. Organised and detail-focused, particularly around compliance, administration, and audit requirements. Confident building relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

We value potential, transferable skills, and attitude, so we encourage you to apply.

Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer is part of Dawsongroup, a business established in 1935 and operating in asset rental since 1974. We are leaders in smarter asset strategy, supporting businesses with reliable, well-managed fleets and long-term partnerships across the UK. Over 50 years of experience in asset rental and 90 years as a business. A strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Industry-leading investment in modern assets and branch infrastructure. A culture built around integrity, accountability, and solving customer challenges. Recently acquired by KKR to support long term growth. Operation across 11 countries with more than 32,000 assets. Award winning support and long-standing client partnerships. Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We believe in developing our people and offering long-term, rewarding careers within an established and growing asset rental business. As Branch Manager, you will have the autonomy to run your branch while being supported by a wider national network and leadership team. Clear internal progression pathways, both nationally and internationally. Funded training and development tailored to your role and future ambitions. 25 days leave including your birthday, plus bank holidays and up to 10 additional days through service and purchase schemes. Wellbeing and mental health support, life assurance, and long-term incentives. The opportunity to play a key role in a business that continues to invest in its people, fleet, and future. If you are looking to take the next step with a respected asset rental business that genuinely values leadership, accountability, and growth, we would love to hear from you. Our people are our greatest asset, and your experience, potential, and ambition could be the asset that drives our next stage of success.