At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Manchester depot, ensuring operational excellence and strong customer service.
- Company: Join a leading national hire business with a focus on growth and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, bonus potential, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Full training provided and a supportive culture for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key management role with clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in plant hire or construction management with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Harthill, North Lanarkshire
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (OTE: £58,000 - £72,500 PA)
Bonus: Up to 45% of Annual Salary
Benefits: Company Car + Fuel Card
Hours: Monday–Friday, 07:30–17:00
Job Type: Permanent
A leading national hire business is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its Trenching & Shoring depot in Manchester. This is a key management role suited to leaders from plant hire, equipment rental or the construction industry who can deliver operational excellence, strong customer service and commercial growth.
What's on Offer:
- Annual bonus up to 45% of salary (£58,000 - £72,500 per annum overall)
- Company car + fuel card
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional leave
- Clear progression routes into senior & regional management
- Full training & ongoing professional development
- Full training on equipment and industry relations to Trenching and Shoring
Requirements:
- Experience managing a depot, branch or operational team within plant hire, tool hire, equipment rental or construction
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop staff
- Commercially aware with proven experience managing budgets, KPIs and full P&L
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety and operational compliance
- Highly organised, proactive and confident decision-maker
- Full UK Driving Licence
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Manchester depot
- Lead, support and develop the team to maintain a strong, positive culture ranging from engineers to customers.
- Achieve revenue, profit and KPI targets through effective management and planning
- Manage P&L, budgeting, cost control and asset utilisation
- Build strong relationships with regional and national customers
- Oversee HR responsibilities including reviews, development plans and performance management
- Implement action plans to improve service, resolve issues and support depot growth
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As a leading national hire business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment in Harthill, North Lanarkshire, where operational excellence and strong customer service are at the forefront. Our employees benefit from a competitive salary package, including an annual bonus of up to 45%, a company car, and opportunities for professional development and career progression into senior management roles. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values leadership, teamwork, and continuous growth in the thriving construction sector.
