Hire Branch Manager in Halifax

Hire General Manager at Frank Key Plant & Tool Hire LtdFull job description

About UsFrank Key has been built on family values since 1907 and we\’re proud to have committed employees with long service, fantastic knowledge and to have a reputation for how we do business. We now have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Branch Manager to work out of our Halifax Branch.

The advertised salary is a starting point only and the salary offered will be reflective of the experience you bring.

Hours of Work: 7.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday

Required Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience working with Plant and Tool Hire equipment

Exceptional knowledge of general building materials

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proficiency in software systems, including Merlin, is preferred

Benefits

Annual pay reviews.

Enhanced holiday entitlement to reward company service

Company pension scheme and Life Assurance

Staff Discounts after 3 months service

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

Overseeing branch premises and company vehicles, ensuring security measures are followed, the site remains tidy, and all operations comply with health and safety legislation.

Maintaining the company\’s professional image by keeping premises (inside and outside), vehicles, staff, and equipment clean, well-presented, and customer-ready.

Driving the branch\’s financial performance by monitoring budgets, tracking KPIs, and applying a clear understanding of profit drivers and cost controls.

Managing the hire fleet, making sure on- and off-hire procedures are correctly followed, equipment is maintained to hire-ready standards, and all paperwork and user guides are provided.

Controlling resale stock within the branch, including merchandising, monitoring stock levels and values, managing product profiles, and addressing slow-moving, lost, or damaged items.

Leading and motivating branch employees in line with company policies, recruiting effectively, and fostering a positive team environment to support high staff retention.

Keeping the Health & Safety Portal (Safety Cloud) updated, resolving outstanding issues promptly, and ensuring all staff training is current and compliant.

Acting as a role model for the company\’s Core Values in every aspect of branch operations.

Delivering a consistently positive customer experience by ensuring service quality, professionalism, and responsiveness at all times.

Core ValuesIntegrity, supportive, excellence, knowledge, people & diversity

We recognise that our differences make us stronger and encourage applicants from anywhere and all backgrounds.

Job TypeFull-time

PayFrom £28,000.00 per year

Other Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Experience & Licence/CertificationManual Driving Licence (required)

SENIORITY LEVELMid-Senior level

EMPLOYMENT TYPEFull-time

JOB FUNCTIONSales and Business Development

INDUSTRIESConstruction

Referral ProgramReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FRANK KEY TOOL HIRE LIMITED by 2x

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