General Manager - Maidstone

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Location: United Kingdom, South East, Maidstone Plant & Tools

Location

GAP House, Forstal Road, Aylesford, Maidstone, ME207ST

Contract hours

45.00

About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

The Role:

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers, and small hand tools to companies within the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

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. Ensuring quality and customer satisfaction are key drivers for GAP Group depots, and the General Manager will ensure customers\’ expectations and needs are met through quality audits and customer visits. The role also involves managing your Profit Centre and influencing all aspects of Depot Operations – from staff recruitment and development to purchasing equipment and supplies.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Significant experience within an operational management role, preferably within the construction/hire industry.
• An understanding of Plant and Tool equipment, hire products, and the customer base within the Maidstone area would be highly beneficial.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop a high-performing team capable of delivering results and exceeding customer expectations.
• Previous experience and accountability for profit and loss of business operations, with a keen eye for business development opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and provide solutions for potential challenges.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages including Excel and Word.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

About Us

GAP Hire Solutions has 10 divisions offering equipment hire throughout the UK. We are looking to recruit top talent to help us grow further. As a GAP employee, benefits include profit sharing, loyalty holidays, and a staff social fund. Our Learning & Development team is dedicated to helping you develop your skills, and we promote internally whenever possible.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 additional days of leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness programs (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

What’s next?

If you meet the profile and are ready for the challenge, we would love to hear from you! To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, and we will take it from there.

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